OPSS High Electrical appliances equipment
Product Recall: VinBee Travel Mini Hair Flat Iron Ceramic Tourmaline Hair Straightener sold via Amazon (2208-0186)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2208-0186
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it’s supplied with a non-UK plug and adaptor which is not fitted permanently.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
VinBee Travel Mini Hair Flat Iron Ceramic Tourmaline Hair Straightener sold via Amazon
- Name / model
- ST-002
- Category
- Electrical appliances equipment
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: VinBee Travel Mini Hair Flat Iron Ceramic Tourmaline Hair Straightener sold via Amazon
- Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it’s supplied with a non-UK plug and adaptor which is not fitted permanently.
- Corrective action: OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Product information
- Type
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Hair Straightener
- Model
- ST-002
- Amazon ASIN
- B09V13FGT7
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Light blue mini hair straightener with white plug
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of electric shock as it’s supplied with a non-UK plug and adaptor which is not fitted permanently. A consumer can attempt to use the appliance without the adaptor causing damage to the socket, which may allow access to live parts.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
- Corrective action
- OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users.
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2208-0186
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Product information
- Type
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Hair Straightener
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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