HJ Ion Hair-Perming Appliance hair straightener — burns & electric shock risk

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because:-The basic insulation wires are accessible. In case of damaging, the live metal parts become accessible to the user.- The cross section area of the core is less than required. In case of short circuit, the internal wires may overheat. - The dimensions of the plug do not comply with the relevant standards. During connection, the user may touch the pin of the plug in order to better positioning and may enable the single-pole insertion of the plug. As a result, live pins of the product are accessible to the user.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
• Recall of the product from end users — Other (29/07/2012)

Product description

Hair straightener with blue plastic housing and white ceramic plate. The hair straightener is equipped with a two-position switch and a LED indicator. It is supplied with a 130 cm mains supply cable and two pin plug.Packaging: colourful cardboard box