EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Hair straightener *KEMEI* “ELCELLENT STRAIGHT HAIR FUNCTION” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00375/26
Summary
A live electrical wire in the product is not sufficiently protected. Moreover, the space between the live wire and the accessible parts is too small. Live parts may become accessible, and the user could receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Hair straightener — *KEMEI*
- Brand
- *KEMEI*
- Name / model
- ELCELLENT STRAIGHT HAIR FUNCTION · KM-957
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hair straightener with LCD screen. Product sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- A live electrical wire in the product is not sufficiently protected. Moreover, the space between the live wire and the accessible parts is too small. Live parts may become accessible, and the user could receive an electric shock. The 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: 06/01/2026
- 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: 06/03/2026
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