Non-compliant night lamps and insect killers have been withdrawn from the market following inspections by the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority.

Mains socket-outlet mounted night lights are non-compliant because they lack overload protection (fuse) and are “child-appealing”. These devices do not have a mechanical lock on the shade preventing access to the bulb or other live parts. The bulb is exposed when the lamp is still connected to the mains supply, posing an electrocution hazard.

Another potentially hazardous product is the electric insect killer. This is dangerous because the appliance builds up electric charges of several hundred volts that are released when something hits the electrified grid.

The regulator has urged consumers to watch out for defective products.

The Market Surveillance Directorate within the authority’s Technical Regulations Division can be contacted on 2395 2000.

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