Insect killer "Mosquito-Stop Racket"
31st December 2011
Item Description:
Type/number of model: Type: WH-VD329-00, EAN code: 9003117033580
Description: The product is in the shape of a tennis racket with an orange/yellow frame. The handle is black. The latter contains a box with 2 batteries type AA of 1.5V and has a red switch and a green control light (LED diode light). The horizontal strings are made from metallic wires. The product is packed in a blister pack.
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Electric shock
The product poses a risk of electric shock because consumers are not appropriately warned against contact with the metallic wires, which are under high voltage, as warnings in the Slovak language to warn consumers are missing. In addition, the material from which the product is made may deform when exposed to heat.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Action Taken:
Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
Slovakia
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
31st December 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
