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TP-5+1 Hot Air Styler sold via Wowcher — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockApr 11, 2025
Photo from the official notice: TP-5+1 Hot Air Styler sold via Wowcher — electric shock 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 electric shock as it is supplied with a 3-pin ‘clover’ style plug which do not meet the requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363. Clover-style plugs are unfused, and due to the dimensions of the plug pins, it is possible for users to touch the live pin when plugging in or unplugging the plug from the socket. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users by Wowcher. Consumers should stop using this product immediately and safely dispose of it. For further information on the disposal of household waste, please access the following Gov.uk webpage: https://www.gov.uk/dispose-household-waste For further information, including details on how to contact Wowcher, please access the recall site here: https://www.wowcher.co.uk/page/productrecalls

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

A hot air brush for hair styling with black power supply cord and three-pin plug, supplied with five detachable attachments for drying, curling and brushing.

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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