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Professional Straightener with LCD Digital Display sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

UK OPSSMedium riskElectric shockSold on AmazonJun 22, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Professional Straightener with LCD Digital Display sold via Amazon — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Professional Straightener with LCD Digital Display sold via Amazon — 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 there is inadequate protection against accidental contact with basic insulation and metal parts. Consumers may touch live parts of the product as a result and receive an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

OPSS are requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Rose gold hair straightener supplied with a black glove

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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