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Gemei FOLDABLE HAIR DRYER — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockApr 30, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Gemei FOLDABLE HAIR DRYER — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Gemei FOLDABLE HAIR DRYER — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Gemei FOLDABLE HAIR DRYER — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The heating wire can accidentally be touched through the safety grille because the distance is less than required. The device with a rated power of 1300 W has a 2.5 A flat plug. The user may touch the live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-23.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (17/02/2021)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (17/02/2021)

Product description

White and light purple 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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