Product Safety Report: Hair Curling Wand sold via Amazon (2311-0176)
Product Safety Report for Hair Curling Wand sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Hair Curling Wand sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed.
Corrective action: Removal of the listing from the online marketplace (Amazon). The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair curling wand |
|---|---|
| Barcode | X001B4IM0R |
| Model | SM-C505 |
| Other product identifiers | FBA15HBBJ8JCU000008 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Black hair curling wand |
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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.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2311-0176
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards