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Hair dryer — electric shock & fire risk (0796/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireDec 8, 2006

Hazard

This product poses a serious risk of electric shock because: - during the normal use the basic insulated wires can get into contact with accessible metal parts,- the internal wiring is not fixed,- the accessible metal parts become live,- the plug is of non-standardized type.This product poses a serious risk of fire due to overheating and the too small cross section area of the core.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the LVD standard.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Category: Electrical appliancesProduct: Hair dryerBrand: SOKANYType/number of model: SM-1500

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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