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COUNTERFEIT Dyson Airwrap — fire & electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireElectric shockSold on eBayJan 21, 2022
Photo from the official notice: COUNTERFEIT Dyson Airwrap — fire & electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of electric shock. The product’s internal wiring is inadequate with insufficient creepage and clearance distances. Should the wiring fail, the insufficient creepage and clearance distances may lead to the product becoming live, which if touched by a user can lead to an electric shock. The insufficient creepage and clearance distances also present a risk of fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of risks

Product description

Cylindrical navy and copper gold hair styler with twisted, heated end for styling hair in the form of a Dyson Airwrap and supplied with accessories and carry case.

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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