United KingdomElectric UV insect-killing lamp (carton identifiers 1134171, OCC087533541305; plug: UBILL) from China is affected. The protective grille can be removed during maintenance, allowing access to high-voltage parts that remain energised or may retain a hazardous charge, creating a risk of electric shock and non-compliance with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. The import was rejected at the border and destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Mosquito Killer Lamp presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – Insect/Pest Control – Barriers/Traps
Product carton identifiers: 1134171, OCC087533541305
Plug: UBILL
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Electric UV insect killing lamp, with power supply cord and plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2608-0182
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a risk of electric shock because the protective grille can be removed during routine maintenance, allowing access to high-voltage parts. These parts remain energised, or may retain a hazardous charge, after the grille has been removed. If a user comes into contact with the exposed components, they could receive an electric shock.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The official notice
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