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LG Electronics sells mosquito-repelling TV in India

SEOUL, Jun 17 (Reuters) The Indian arm of South Korea's LG Electronics Inc has begun selling a TV with a feature that it says repels mosquitoes, which can spread diseases such as malaria, Zika and dengue.The TV's "Mosquito Away Technology" uses ultrasonic waves that are inaudible to humans but cause mosquitoes to fly away, according to the company. It was released in the country yesterday, LG said.The same technology, which was certified as effective by an independent laboratory near Chennai, India, has been used by LG in air conditioners and washing machines, the company said.The technology, which also functions when the TV is switched off, is available in two models, priced from 26,500 rupees to 47,500 rupees.The TV is targeted at lower-income consumers living in conditions that would make them vulnerable to mosquitoes.It will go on sale next month in the Philippines and Sri Lanka. Kim Sang-yeol, an LG Electronics official, said there are no plans for now to market it elsewhere.The company began developing the set before the outbreak of the Zika virus in Latin America, which has fuelled concern over safety at the Olympic Games set to begin in August in Rio de Janeiro.LG said on its website that the TV is not intended to replace other mosquito-deterrent devices.
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