2023.07.21 Safety Report: 3-in-1 Hot Air Brush (sold via Wish)
21 July 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
3-in-1 Hot Air Brush sold via Wish
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Hot Air Brush
Country of origin
China
Product description
Black and pink hot air brush for hair styling with black power supply cord and three-pin plug. The product is supplied in black cardboard packaging, with the labelling stating 'One Step Hair Dryer and Styler'.
Model number
5250
WISH ID
627b2c911fa56c21169824a0
Listing name
New 3-in-1 Hair Dryer & Hair Curler & Comb One Step Hot Air Brush Electric Blow Dryer Brush Negative Ion Hair Straightener Curler Styling Styler Multi-functional Salon Anti-Scald Reduce Frizz
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is inadequate protection against accidental contact with live parts, with the pink plastic part at the air inlet removable without the aid of a tool. The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation.
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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