Product Safety Report: Professional Hair/Beard Straightener ZF-C1A sold via Fruugo (2208-0169)
Product Safety Report for Professional Hair/Beard Straightener ZF-C1A presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Professional hair/beard straightener ZF-C1A sold via Fruugo
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to accessible live parts.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Hair Straightener |
|---|---|
| Model number | ZF-C1A |
| Fruugo ID | p-73794072-148207932 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | A black hair straightener with a 2-pin plug and 3-pin black adaptor. Packaged in a black and green cardboard box. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the user can touch a high voltage part. If the user’s finger were to slip whilst inserting or removing the plug from the mains socket, they would receive an electric shock.
Additionally, the product also presents a risk of fire as there is a lack of necessary over current protection as there is no fuse provision. This means that if the product we’re to develop a fault over time, components could overheat and catch fire. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
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 (Fruugo).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2208-0169
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards