Hey folks, just wondering if anyone has any insight on electric fly swatters. Are they actually dangerous or is that just an overblown concern?
I think they’re relatively safe as long as you don’t touch the mesh! The voltage isn’t high enough to cause real harm to people.
Actually, there’s some risk if you have a pacemaker or if you’re handling it improperly. It’s not entirely without danger.
My grandpa used one just fine, but I guess he doesn’t have a pacemaker. Always used to say “better a shock on the swatter than a fly in my soup!”
Keep in mind that they can still give you a surprising jolt! Children should definitely be supervised when around them.
Yeah, I’ve seen kids playing with them like they’re lightsabers. Not a good idea!