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 From Hong Kong's Information Services Department
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October 9, 2003
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Consumer affairs

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Unsafe electronic insect killers recalled
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Electronic insect killer
Voluntary recall: Consumers are urged to stop using and return this electronic insect killer.

Consumers are advised to stop using the electronic insect killer (model: YW-936A/IK1600) supplied by EPSA Corporation.

 

A recent test has found that its plastic material does not have adequate resistance to heat and fire.

 

The device, supplied between April and August this year, poses a potential fire risk when excessive sparks are generated during electrocution of insects.

 

The Electrical & Mechanical Services Department advised consumers to return the device to the supplier as soon as possible for replacement or a refund.

 

For enquiries, please call the supplier's customer service hotline 2565 6276.