EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Hair straightener *KEMEI* “Hair straightener / curler” — risk: choking, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01237/26
Summary
Internal wires can become detached and touch the metal plate, exposing the user to electric shock. Moreover, if the power cable touches the hot plate, it may be damaged and pose an electrical hazard. Furthermore, the insulation between the live components and the metal plate is insufficient, increasing the risk of electric shock. Additionally, a decorative part of the hair straightener (the screw cover) can easily…
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Product
Hair straightener — *KEMEI*
- Brand
- *KEMEI*
- Name / model
- Hair straightener / curler · KM-2212
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hair straightener. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (product identifier: 365735966250).
What is the risk?
- Internal wires can become detached and touch the metal plate, exposing the user to electric shock. Moreover, if the power cable touches the hot plate, it may be damaged and pose an electrical hazard. Furthermore, the insulation between the live components and the metal plate is insufficient, increasing the risk of electric shock. Additionally, a decorative part of the hair straightener (the screw cover) can easily be detached and could be swallowed by a child. 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: 09/03/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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