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Orangehome Ultrasonic Pest Repeller — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AmazonApr 2, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Orangehome Ultrasonic Pest Repeller — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Orangehome Ultrasonic Pest Repeller — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The earth pin on the 3 pin plug is the same length as the live and neutral pins. The earth pin is also “sleeved”. Due to these factors, the device may end up being connected to the mains without being earthed and therefore presents a serious risk of electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

Recall of product from end user and the listing has been removed from the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Electronic plug-in pest control for indoor use, supplied in a pack of 4.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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