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🧸 Product FR September 22, 2022

windhager — lampe uv anti-insectes plug in & catch

non conforme et dangereux ¤risque de choc electricque et d'un depart de feu

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
windhager — lampe uv anti-insectes plug in & catch
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
Windhager plug-in UV insect traps pose a risk of electric shock and fire. Stop using the product immediately and return it to the point of purchase.
Barcode (GTIN): 9003117035072
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1345 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.
📈 Timeline
11 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 30, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a plug-in UV bug lamp made by Windhager. It catches insects with light and a net.

What's happening? The lamp may give an electric shock or start a fire. It does not meet safety rules.

Does this affect me? If you own this lamp in France, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Take it back to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
windhager
Agency-published detail

Type: appareils électriques, outils · Category: appareils électriques, électroménager · Hazard: choc électrique|incendie · GTIN: 9003117035072 · non conforme et dangereux ¤risque de choc electricque et d'un depart de feu · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
September 22, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/8183/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
windhager — lampe uv anti-insectes plug in & catch. Windhager plug-in UV insect traps pose a risk of electric shock and fire. Stop using the product immediately and return it to the point of purchase.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 22, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ 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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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