EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Electrical appliances and equipment
Hair dryer Iskra — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. OR/00005/25
Summary
Due to the inadequate resistance of the thermoplastic material to heat, the material can deteriorate. A user can access live parts, leading to a risk of electric shock. 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 — Iskra
- Brand
- Iskra
- Name / model
- RH-1558-1BL
- Barcode
- 3830042565970
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- Due to the inadequate resistance of the thermoplastic material to heat, the material can deteriorate. A user can access live parts, leading to a risk of 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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 06/08/2024
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