EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Mosquito swatter YPD “Let's Kill Mosquito Together” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0014/14
Summary
null The electrical insulation is not adequate.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Product
Mosquito swatter — YPD
- Brand
- YPD
- Name / model
- Let's Kill Mosquito Together · LTDF-006
- Batch number(s)
- 8411060513331
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- The product is an electric mosquito swatter resembling a tennis racket, which can be connected to the mains by means of a plug incorporated in the lower part of the handle. It comes in a plastic bag with handles.
What is the risk?
- null The electrical insulation is not adequate.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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: 28/06/2013
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