Dermapen
Dermapen was recalled on 13 March 2015 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0321/15. Electric shock risk reported by United Kingdom. The power supply does not have adequate insulation and is not designed to withstand foreseeable overloads.
| Alert Number | A12/0321/15 |
| Brand | JMF |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | HJ120100 |
| Published | 13 March 2015 |
Risk Description
The power supply does not have adequate insulation and is not designed to withstand foreseeable overloads. The user may consequently receive a mains voltage electric shock. The lack of shutters on the plug adaptor may result in the user receiving an electric shock when plugging / unplugging the appliance. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national standard.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 26/02/2015
Product Description
Hand held pen style appliance with many tiny needles for skin treatment, supplied with a mains transformer and a control box, accompanied by a plug in adaptor to convert the fitted 2 pin plug to a UK 3 pin configuration. Packaged in plain white cardboard box.
⚡ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to Dermapen.
About this risk
This product has inadequate electrical insulation, faulty wiring, or other electrical defects that can cause electric shock during use.
Recommended action
Unplug the product immediately and do not use it. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a recall remedy.
Who is at risk?
Anyone using the product, especially in wet environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.