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Electrical appliances and equipment — electric shock risk (0159/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockMar 24, 2006

Hazard

The main cable can come out of back of unit, cable has been found to pull out of body, exposing live parts at the end of it. 12 incidents reported to manufacturer.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers — Other

Product description

Hair Straightener "Visiq".Type/number of model: Catalogue number 442/5485.Black plastic tongs with white hot plates approx 20cm in length. Box 28cm x 8cm x 6cm.

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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