Product Safety Report: The Brat Way Titanium Flat Iron Hair Straightener sold via Etsy (2212-0083)

Product Safety Report for The Brat Way Titanium Flat Iron Hair Straightener sold via Etsy presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: The Brat Way Titanium Flat Iron Hair Straightener sold via Etsy

Hazard: The product presents a risk of electric shock as it provides inadequate protection against access to live parts.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair Straightener
Brand The Brat Way
Etsy ID 1265235593
Country of Origin China
Product Description Black ceramic hair straightener with ‘The Brat Way’ branding supplied in black cardboard box.
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Hazard

The product presents a risk of electric shock as it provides inadequate protection against access to live parts. Consumers can touch live parts when using the product and may receive an electric shock. The product is also supplied with a two-pin plug, which is not permitted for sale in the UK. Improvements were also required to marking, labelling and documentation.

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 (Etsy).

We recommend that owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2212-0083

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Published 7 September 2023