Product Safety Report: Gold Ceramic Professional Press Comb (2210-0113)
Product Safety Report for Gold Ceramic Professional Press Comb presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Gold Ceramic Professional Press Comb
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to insufficient insulation within the plug and wiring of the product.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Press Comb |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 6998854998502 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Electric hot comb in black and gold colours. |
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Hazard
The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of electric shock as there was inadequate insulation within the plug and wiring of the product, which could degrade over time and expose live wires. If a user touches the live wire, they could receive an electric shock.
The product’s plug also did not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard, presenting a risk of electric shock. The product required improvements to markings, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2210-0113
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards