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Dee Banna Hair curlers D-02 (22m) — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AmazonFeb 18, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Dee Banna Hair curlers D-02 (22m) — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Dee Banna Hair curlers D-02 (22m) — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the curler did not meet with class II construction requirements. There was basic insulation in contact with accessible conductive parts, i.e. the barrels of the curler and the screw that fixes the spring. The product also did not have the relevant markings and was missing instructions in a language understood by consumers. This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

Destruction of the product at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace. (Amazon)

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Rose gold and white 3-barrel hair curlers, packaged in a white cardboard box containing an image of a female with curly hair and an image of the product.

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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