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Hair straightener/curler with adjustable temperature sold via Wish — electric shock risk

UK OPSSMedium riskElectric shockSold on WishJun 16, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Hair straightener/curler with adjustable temperature sold via Wish — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Hair straightener/curler with adjustable temperature sold via Wish — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a risk of electric shock as it does not provide adequate protection against accidental contact with live parts. It should only be possible to touch parts that are separated from live parts by double or reinforced insulation. However, when tested, the test probe touched conductive wires isolated by basic insulation only. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not comply with 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 (Wish).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Black ceramic plated hair straightener/curler with black 3 pin-plug. Packaged in a black and yellow box.

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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