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SAPIR hair dryer — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockApr 25, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because the supply cord has a cross-sectional area of 0.75mm² (seen from the marked data on its cover layer - H 03 VVH2-F, 2 x 0.75 mm2), whereas the minimum cross-section area should not be less than 1 mm² for the current value.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Hairdryer with a switch in position 0 - off-position - two levels of air temperature, and a switch for cool air flow. The hairdryer carries a symbol prohibiting use near water. Hairdryer composed of: main body, supplied with two attachments; plug with technical data: 250V~, 16A; cable H 03 VVH2-F, 2x0.75mm2. Technical data of the hairdryer: 220V-240V, 50Hz, 1600W, class II.

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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