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Professional Electric Hair Straightener Comb sold via Wish — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on WishJun 20, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Professional Electric Hair Straightener Comb sold via Wish — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Professional Electric Hair Straightener Comb 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 serious risk of electric shock as there is inadequate protection against accidental contact with live parts due to the basic insulation of wires being in contact with accessible metal parts. Also, it should only be possible to touch parts separated from live parts by double or reinforced insulation. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

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

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

An electric brush/comb used for hair straightening. Packaged in silver cardboard 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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