The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Orangehome Ultrasonic Pest Repeller
Alert number
2103-0144
Product type
Electrical appliances and equipment
Product identifiers
Amazon ID (ASIN) B085DLJH9P - 4 pack
Product description
Electronic Plug in Pest Control Indoor Use, Electronic Pest Control, Mice, Bugs, Insects and Cockroaches Repellent, 4 Pack, White
Country of origin
China
Counterfeit
No
Risk level
Serious
Risk Type
Electric shock
Risk description
The earth pin on the 3 pin plug is the same length as the live and neutral pins. The earth pin is also 'sleeved'. Due to these factors, the device may end up being connected to the mains without being earthed and therefore presents a serious risk of electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of The Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Measures taken by economic operators
Recall of the product from end users, withdrawal of the product from the market and removal of the product listing by the online marketplace.
Online marketplace
Amazon
Notifier
Local authority trading standards
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