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Flat Iron Hair Straightener RD-216 sold via eBay — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on eBayAug 10, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Flat Iron Hair Straightener RD-216 sold via eBay — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Flat Iron Hair Straightener RD-216 sold via eBay — 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 the plug supplied with the product is noncompliant and can allow access to live parts. Also, during testing it was identified that the basic insulation of the wires is in contact with accessible metal parts. If the basic insulation was to wear over time and the wire touches an external metal part, the user could touch this part and receive an electric shock. 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

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

Product safety report

Measures taken

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

Product description

Black hair straighteners with a black plug. Packaged in a brown 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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