2023.12.20 Safety Report: Hair Curling Wand (sold via Amazon)
20 December 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Hair Curling Wand sold via Amazon
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Hair curling wand
Country of origin
China
Product description
Black hair curling wand.
Barcode
X001B4IM0R
Model
SM-C505
Other product identifiers
FBA15HBBJ8JCU000008
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed. The screws in the barrel break down the single insulation during normal use and storage of the product. The metal parts accessible to the consumer may become live due to the fault and lack of earthing and breakdown of the insulation, presenting an electric shock hazard to users.
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 (Amazon).
The import has been rejected at the border.
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