EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Hair curler *Wenzhou Sili Electronic Technology Co., LTD* “Hair curling comb” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01991/26
Summary
The accessible metal parts, such as the brush or some internal parts, are not sufficiently insulated and the safety distances between the live parts and the metal parts are insufficient. The supply cable may come into contact with hot metal parts and make live parts accessible to the user, causing a risk of electric shock.Additionally, some plastic parts of the appliance, such as the handle of the curling iron, may…
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Product
Hair curler — *Wenzhou Sili Electronic Technology Co., LTD*
- Brand
- *Wenzhou Sili Electronic Technology Co., LTD*
- Name / model
- Hair curling comb · SL-116
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hair curling iron.
- Sold online: Other(TikTok) / Amazon() /
What is the risk?
- The accessible metal parts, such as the brush or some internal parts, are not sufficiently insulated and the safety distances between the live parts and the metal parts are insufficient. The supply cable may come into contact with hot metal parts and make live parts accessible to the user, causing a risk of electric shock.Additionally, some plastic parts of the appliance, such as the handle of the curling iron, may overheat during use, which may lead to fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 29/05/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 29/05/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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