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HUMAN hair straightener — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireJun 29, 2007

Hazard

This product poses a serious risk of burns and fire because deviations from the applicable standard can cause overheating of: - the plastic area above the heating elements that can be easily touched by the user (91,6 °C while limit is 81,4 °C);- the buttons for the change of the elements (105,9 °C measured while limit is 81,6 °C).One incident has been reported.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer. Press release has been issued — Other

Product description

White straightening iron with pink edges intended for hair treatment. The product is packed in red-white cardboard box, with the picture of product and the indication “Professional Hair Straightener” on it. Technical characteristics: 220-230V AC, 35W.

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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