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HAIR TECH Unkwown hair dryer — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockMay 31, 2013
Photo from the official notice: HAIR TECH Unkwown hair dryer — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because the metal shaft of the motor, which is not separated from the live parts by double or reinforced insulation, is accessible via the air inlet of the dryer. In addition, the cover of the product is not sufficiently insulated from water infiltrations.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (15/04/2013)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (15/04/2013)
  • Destruction of the product — Other (14/04/2013)

Product description

Black hair dryer sold in a cardboard packaging with transparent front. The Voltage: 220-240 V AC and poower: 2 000 W. Protection against electric shock: Class I with 2-P + T socket (the earth conductor is not connected in the product).

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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