2023.08.23 Recall: Kemei - Professional Hair Straighteners (sold via Wish)
23 August 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Kemei Professional Hair Straighteners KM-329 sold via Wish
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Hair Straightener
Brand
Kemei
Country of origin
China
Product description
Black hair straightener with black power supply cord and 2-pin plug, supplied with separate travel adaptor.
Model number
KM-329
Wish ID
5c676c90a1bdfb47eff47a12
Listing name
Professional Adjustable Temperature Hair Straightener Tourmaline Ceramic Heating Plate Styling Tools Hair Straightening Flat Iron
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is supplied with a noncompliant travel adaptor which only has two pins, with the pins too close to the periphery of the plug edge, allowing access to live parts. The adaptor does not have a fuse link, presenting a fire hazard. There is inadequate protection against accidental contact with live parts. Additionally, metal parts were separated from live parts with basic insulation only, which does not meet the requirements for Class II appliances. If a user were to touch a part which is live, they would receive an electric shock. 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
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
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