2023.06.21 Safety Report: Professional Electric Hair Straightener Comb (sold via Wish)
22 June 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Professional Electric Hair Straightener Comb (sold via Wish)
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Hair straightening comb
Product description
An electric brush / comb used for hair straightening. Packaged in a silver cardboard box.
Model number
HA808
Wish ID
3a377b88611b4766a682e9191516c013
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is inadequate protection against accidental contact with live parts due to the basic insulation of wires being in contact with accessible metal parts. Also, it should only be possible to touch parts separated from live parts by double or reinforced insulation. Some of the required documentation and markings were also not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
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