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GHD hair straightening irons — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockNov 28, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - there is a lack of fuses and they are of the incorrect size, - the requirements for creepage and clearance distances of basic insulation to accessible metal parts are not met. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor — Other

Product description

Pink sleeve with a box inside. No security seal, as there would be on the genuine product. Lack of seal shows that the product is counterfeit. CE mark is also slightly different from the one on the genuine product. Product and box are both CE marked. Box measurements: L = 33.5cm; W = 14.5cm; D = 9cm. Product measurements (iron only, not lead): 26cm; W= 3cm. Labelled GHD. <b>This product may be counterfeit.</b>

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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