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Shatchi Professional Fly Killer — electric shock risk

UK OPSSElectric shockSold on AmazonSold on TemuSold on eBayOct 27, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Shatchi Professional Fly Killer — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Shatchi Professional Fly Killer — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a risk of electric shock as live parts can be accessed without tools. Additionally, the plug does not contain a ballast and is considered counterfeit. The ballast is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The product has been recalled the product from end users. Owners are advised to stop using this product immediately, unplug it and ensure it is stored safely. Contact Shatchi to arrange a return and refund via [email protected] or by calling 01463 432600.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Electrical insect killer sold in blue box sold via multiple outlets including Amazon, B&Q, Temu, eBay, Debenhams and OnBuy.

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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