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ORBIT hair straightener — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockApr 25, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the supply cord length is longer than the maximum permissible length of 2m;- the appliance does not carry a symbol or warning prohibiting use near water. The appliance is not marked with the symbol of construction class ІІ;- the instructions for use do not contain the following advice: "The supply cord of this appliance should not be replaced. If the cord is damaged the appliance should be discarded”.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The product is a ceramic hair straightener, composed of: 2 plates; a cable H 03 VVH2-F, 2x0, 5mm2 and a plug with the following technical data: 250V~, 2.5А. Technical data of the appliance: АС 220V-240V, 50-60Hz, 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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