Electric insect killer "Mosquito Killer"

Burns, Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Electric insect killer "Mosquito Killer"
Alert Number0603/11
BrandSuPer Wide
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeBurns, Electric shock
Notifying CountryMalta
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberKT-302
Published1 July 2011

Risk Description

null The product poses a risk of burns and electric shock because:- when disconnected from the power supply, the capacitor in the appliance remains charged;- the front protection grid can be easily removed exposing the charged grid. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Product Description

Mosquito killer in the shape of a penguin. Uses UV tube to attract mosquitos; a fan is used to drag the mosquitos to an electrically charged grid.

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