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Loof Hair Extension Iron sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireSold on AmazonJan 14, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Loof Hair Extension Iron sold via Amazon — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Loof Hair Extension Iron sold via Amazon — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug fitted to the main supply cord is fitted with an unsafe fuse which does not meet the minimum requirements of BS 1362. If the consumer were to use this power supply, an electric fault could occur, and the fuse may explode. The product also requires improvements to documentation and markings. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Hair extension tool in black with gold loof brand printed on the side.

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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