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🧸 Product HR March 10, 2017

BESTEST — Flying Insect Exterminator

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
BESTEST — Flying Insect Exterminator
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: There is a prolonged high voltage after the appliance has been disconnected from the mains. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3474 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is a flying-insect killer that uses electricity. It plugs into the wall to zap bugs.

What's happening? The device can give a shock even after it’s unplugged. It does not meet EU safety rules.

Does this affect me? If you have this product in Croatia, it may still hold high voltage when off.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask a shop or electrician for help. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after a shock.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: There is a prolonged high voltage after the appliance has been disconnected from the mains. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 10, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/249763

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What is this product recall alert about?
BESTEST — Flying Insect Exterminator. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: There is a prolonged high voltage after the appliance has been disconnected from the mains. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Direc...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 10, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Croatia.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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