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Product Safety Report: Electronic Mosquito Killer Lamp (2406-0048)

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Published1 July 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Electronic Mosquito Killer Lamp presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Electronic Mosquito Killer Lamp Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Electronic Mosquito Killer Lamp Model QP-ML-20W Product Identifiers HK02692-2UK, 1UK, 3UK, 4UK 0C SKUID, 0C0000017219137, 0CC055926320017, RN, 17/106 Country of Origin China Product Description A white and black electric UV heater lamp that attracts and kills mosquitos. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed. There is no earth connection and no means of anchoring its cord. Therefore, if a surge in current or a fault with the product were to occur, it could become live and give the user an electric shock on touch. The instructions were inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border. Additional information PSD number: 2406-0048 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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