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Ultrasonic Pest Repeller — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSep 30, 2022

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of electric shock. The pins are too close to the periphery of the plug, meaning that a consumer may touch the live pins when removing or inputting the plug into an electrical socket, receiving an electric shock. The product also requires improvements to markings and instructions. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

Destruction of the product at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

Wall plug in device to repel insects with an ultrasonic sound, packaged in blue cardboard packaging.

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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