Product Recall: Unbranded Hair Straightening Comb (2012-0159)
Product recall for hair straightening comb presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Unbranded Hair Straightening Comb
Hazard: Product presents a risk of electric shock as the plug is not fused
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Hair straightener |
|---|---|
| Model | ASL-908 |
| Barcode number | 6922254200118 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Red electric hairbrush with heated plate and un-fused clover shaped plug packaged in black card |
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Hazard
The product has been found to present a serious risk of electric shock as the plug was not fused and there was insufficient distance between the plug and the edge.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The authority has required the recall of the product from the end user.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2012-0159
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards