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Hair dryer — burns & electric shock risk (0349/07)

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockApr 20, 2007

Hazard

This product poses a risk of burns and electric shock because:- the appliance does not comply with the requirements of the shock-protection Class II;- when the product blows warm air, the active part (filament connection) can be contacted with a short touching needle through the metal bars; - during use the plastic cover overheats and thus can cause serious burns.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban ordered by the authorities — Other

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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