EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Wax warmer “Wax Warmer for Beauty Care US” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00567/25
Summary
As the product is not properly earthed, the insulation can break down during use. This can lead the user to touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-15.
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Product
Wax warmer
- Name / model
- Wax Warmer for Beauty Care US · WAX-5001, WAX-5002
- Barcode
- X0021OL857
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- A pink wax warmer intended for home use with scented wax melts. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- As the product is not properly earthed, the insulation can break down during use. This can lead the user to touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-15.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 04/11/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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