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Kemei KM-809A Hair Clippers — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AmazonMar 19, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Kemei KM-809A Hair Clippers — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Kemei KM-809A Hair Clippers — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Kemei KM-809A Hair Clippers — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product is supplied with a travel adaptor for permanent use. The adaptor does not contain the required dimensions under BS1363 and also possesses the incorrect pin lengths. A user may consequently access live parts when plugging in, or unplugging, the product from an electrical socket, presenting a serious risk of electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

White and black Kemei-branded hair clippers with black power supply lead and 2-pin plug. Supplied with white UK plug adaptor and packaged in white cardboard packaging.

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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