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Electric flycatcher YPD “Mosquito Swatter” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0675/13
Summary
null The level of the electric charge is too high. As a result the product is considered to be dangerous for children and persons with pacemakers.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335-2.
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Product
Electric flycatcher — YPD
- Brand
- YPD
- Name / model
- Mosquito Swatter · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Flycatcher in the form of a tennis racquet, with an orange frame and black handle. Packaging mainly green, with a picture of the product.
What is the risk?
- null The level of the electric charge is too high. As a result the product is considered to be dangerous for children and persons with pacemakers.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/10/2012
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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