ROVARCSAPDA / APARAT INSECTE

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: ROVARCSAPDA / APARAT INSECTE
Alert NumberA12/1082/19
BrandMentavill
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published19 July 2019

Risk Description

The design of the device is appealing to children. They may consequently use the product in play and insert a metal object (e.g. a spoon) through the protective grille, touching live parts of the product. The internal wiring can become damaged through contact with sharp edges of the insecticide grid. The user may touch the damaged wiring and receive an electric shock when removing the protective grille for cleaning purpose.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/05/2019Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 20/05/2019

Product Description

Frog-shaped insect killer with UV lamp and fan. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.

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