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Adapter supplied with V-Benz, Diva Beauty, V-6093 Hair Clippers — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockNov 19, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Adapter supplied with V-Benz, Diva Beauty, V-6093 Hair Clippers — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Adapter supplied with V-Benz, Diva Beauty, V-6093 Hair Clippers — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Adapter supplied with V-Benz, Diva Beauty, V-6093 Hair Clippers — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Adapter supplied with V-Benz, Diva Beauty, V-6093 Hair Clippers — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Adapter supplied with V-Benz, Diva Beauty, V-6093 Hair Clippers — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Adapter supplied with V-Benz, Diva Beauty, V-6093 Hair Clippers — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock as when tested the dimensions of the pins on the plug supplied were incorrect. The plug was unable to fit into a plug test gauge properly due to the plug pins being misaligned. The pins on this adapter’s plug were not compatible with socket outlets conforming to BS1363. There was no facility for a fuse in the plug. The plug was missing required markings such as approval and the approval body. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

Destruction of the product

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

A black adaptor supplied with hair clippers with a UK 3 pin plug and cord.

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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