EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Hair straightener "Ion Hair-Perming Appliance" YSHENG — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1089/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the dimensions of the plug are inadequate and, since the plug does not fit into the socket properly, live parts may accidentally be touched;- the cable is too thin;- the cable anchorage is not strong enough.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Product
Hair straightener "Ion Hair-Perming Appliance" — YSHENG
- Brand
- YSHENG
- Name / model
- Model: YS-218 Bar code: 6948256082187; 8695752101154
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hair straightening device packaged in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the dimensions of the plug are inadequate and, since the plug does not fit into the socket properly, live parts may accidentally be touched;- the cable is too thin;- the cable anchorage is not strong enough.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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