2022.02.11 Recall: Hairstar Hot Air Brush

11 February 2022

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards

Hairstar Hot Air Brush

Alert number
2202-0139

Product type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Hot Air Brush

Product identifiers
Model number: KLD-806
Barcode: X001GMDMTZ

Product description
Black electric hairbrush with a golden coloured head, packaged in a cardboard box containing an image of the product

Country of origin
China

Counterfeit
No

Risk level
Serious

Risk type
Electric shock

Risk description
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the mains plug was not fitted with a fuse link which was correctly rated, and there is possible access to single insulation mains wiring without the aid of a tool. The item was not accompanied by instructions and safety information required by the standard and there was also no information with regards to the rated voltage, frequency, and current shown on the item. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016

Corrective measures
Destruction of the product

Online marketplace
Amazon - The product has been delisted from the online marketplace

Notifier
Local authority trading standards