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Gemei FOLDABLE HAIR DRYER hairdryer — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockFireApr 16, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Gemei FOLDABLE HAIR DRYER hairdryer — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Gemei FOLDABLE HAIR DRYER hairdryer — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Gemei FOLDABLE HAIR DRYER hairdryer — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Gemei FOLDABLE HAIR DRYER hairdryer — burns & electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The hairdryer does not have a thermal cut-out device and the plastic material of the casing is combustible. It can overheat and catch fire during use, causing burns to the user. Furthermore, the distance between the heater and the safety grill is less than required. The user may touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (18/01/2021)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (18/01/2021)

Product description

White and blue foldable hair dryer.

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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