EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Hair straightener *CRAST* “DUAL PURPOSE HAIR STRAIGHTENER” — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01281/26
Summary
There is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between circuits and the product has insufficient insulation. The user can access live parts and receive an electric shock. Additionally, if the power cable touches the metal plate, it may be damaged and pose an electrical hazard. Moreover, the handle of the product can overheat and cause burns to the user. This product does not comply with the requirements of…
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Product
Hair straightener — *CRAST*
- Brand
- *CRAST*
- Name / model
- DUAL PURPOSE HAIR STRAIGHTENER · 8889
- Barcode
- 6972802455613
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hair straightener. Product sold online, in particular via Temu (product identifier: 601099519143476), Amazon and eBay.
- Recall information: https://www.temu.com/support-center.html
What is the risk?
- There is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between circuits and the product has insufficient insulation. The user can access live parts and receive an electric shock. Additionally, if the power cable touches the metal plate, it may be damaged and pose an electrical hazard. Moreover, the handle of the product can overheat and cause burns to the user. This 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): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 15/04/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/04/2026
- 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: 08/05/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 08/05/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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