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TOSHIKO (on the product), ZOWAEL (on the packaging Professional Clipper (on the product), Rechargeable Profess — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireMay 22, 2015
Photo from the official notice: TOSHIKO (on the product), ZOWAEL (on the packaging Professional Clipper (on the product), Rechargeable Profess — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: TOSHIKO (on the product), ZOWAEL (on the packaging Professional Clipper (on the product), Rechargeable Profess — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: TOSHIKO (on the product), ZOWAEL (on the packaging Professional Clipper (on the product), Rechargeable Profess — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The cross sectional area of the internal wires of the charger is insufficient, in case of a short circuit, the wires could overheat. The dimension of the plug and the socket outlet of the battery charger are inadequate and as a result live parts are accessible during connection. 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 — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (04/12/2014)

Product description

Hair clipper with built-in rechargeable battery. A battery charger is supplied with the product. Packaging: cardboard box.

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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