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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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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.
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11 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 30, 2026
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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.

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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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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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