Hair crimper-straightener - Intellectual ionic hair permer

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Hair crimper-straightener - Intellectual ionic hair permer
Alert Number0253/09
BrandGUANG MING
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberRCT-528, bar code: 6925979788505
Published20 February 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the dimensions of the plug are significantly smaller than the requirement, - due to insufficient insulation between the live parts and accessible metal parts, flashover may occur at lower voltage. This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Hair iron consisting of two symmetric parts with PTC heating elements, a rocker switch and an LED indicator. Technical parameters: 220 V 50 Hz; 100 W, 120-200 °C

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