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3 Triple Barrel Hair Salon Curler sold via eBay — electric shock risk

UK OPSSMedium riskElectric shockSold on eBayJul 10, 2023
Photo from the official notice: 3 Triple Barrel Hair Salon Curler sold via eBay — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 3 Triple Barrel Hair Salon Curler 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 risk of electric shock as there is insufficient insulation to protect the user from electric shock, which can cause accessible parts to become live over time and under fault conditions. If a consumer were to touch a metal part, they could receive an electric shock. The product was also missing required marking, labelling and documentation. 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

Heated pink three barrel hair styling device with black power supply cord supplied in white cardboard packaging with image of the product on the face.

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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