EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Hair dryer FASZIN “Professional Hair Dryer” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01649/24
Summary
The thermal cut-out device of the hair dryer is improper. The plastic material of the casing is combustible. The hair dryer can overheat and catch fire during use causing burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335.
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Product
Hair dryer — FASZIN
- Brand
- FASZIN
- Name / model
- Professional Hair Dryer · IN11-B002 (998)
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Black hair dryer with plastic cover.
What is the risk?
- The thermal cut-out device of the hair dryer is improper. The plastic material of the casing is combustible. The hair dryer can overheat and catch fire during use causing burns to the user. 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: 15/04/2024
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