Hair dryer — burns & electric shock risk (A12/02261/23)
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Hazard
The thermal cut-off switch is faulty and the plastic material of the casing is combustible, meaning that the hair dryer can overheat and catch fire during use and cause burns to the user. The internal conductor of the mains connection cable is too thin and may be damaged. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Import rejected at border — Importer (27/07/2023)
Product description
Hair dryer with plastic cover.
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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