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Unbranded Hair Straightening Comb — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on WishJan 29, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Unbranded Hair Straightening Comb — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product has been found to present a serious risk of electric shock as the plug was not fused and there was insufficient distance between the plug and the edge. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The authority has required the recall of the product from the end user. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Red electric hairbrush with heated plate and un-fused clover shaped plug packaged in black card

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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