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Heatigo platform listing: hair steamer — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsElectric shockJul 3, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Heatigo platform listing: hair steamer — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product is advertised with a substandard adaptor for permanent use with inadequate insulation. As a result, a person could touch the live part of the adaptor and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard BS 1363.

Measures taken

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Retailer

Product description

Hair steamer with accessories. The product was sold online, notably on Amazon. According to the listing, the product is supplied with an adapter, converters and hat accessories.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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