EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Hair dryer “FASHION HAIR DRYER” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02224/23
Summary
The thermal cut-off switch is faulty and the plastic material of the casing is combustible, meaning that the hair dryer can overheat and catch fire during use, causing burns to the user. The internal conductor of the mains connection cable is too thin and may be damaged. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage…
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Product
Hair dryer
- Name / model
- FASHION HAIR DRYER · XH-883
- Barcode
- 6902202302941
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Plastic-covered hair dryer with metal-effect details, 2 heat levels and a separate cold air button. Available in several colours.
What is the risk?
- The thermal cut-off switch is faulty and the plastic material of the casing is combustible, meaning that the hair dryer can overheat and catch fire during use, causing burns to the user. The internal conductor of the mains connection cable is too thin and may be damaged. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 20/07/2023
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