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5-in-1 Hot Air Styler sold via The Range — electric shock risk

UK OPSSElectric shockAug 4, 2022
Photo from the official notice: 5-in-1 Hot Air Styler sold via The Range — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 5-in-1 Hot Air Styler sold via The Range — 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 the mains plug does not comply with the dimensional requirements of BS1363. The live and neutral pins are too short and are too close to the edge of the plug. The item is also not labelled with manufacturer or importer details and lacks relevant markings. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users by The Range. The Range have also removed the listing from their platform. We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Black and pink electric hair dryer brush and styler set with black power supply cord and plug.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same 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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