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The Brat Way Titanium Flat Iron Hair Straightener sold via Etsy — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on EtsySep 7, 2023
Photo from the official notice: The Brat Way Titanium Flat Iron Hair Straightener sold via Etsy — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: The Brat Way Titanium Flat Iron Hair Straightener sold via Etsy — 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 provides inadequate protection against access to live parts. Consumers can touch live parts when using the product and may receive an electric shock. The product is also supplied with a two-pin plug, which is not permitted for sale in the UK. Improvements were also required to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy). We recommend that 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

Black ceramic hair straightener with ‘The Brat Way’ branding supplied in black 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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