Hair straightener and curling iron
Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1678/19 |
| Brand | Gemei |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | GM-2962 |
| Published | 8 November 2019 |
Risk Description
The insulation between the live parts of the heating element and the accessible metal parts is inadequate. Accessible parts could become live, leading the user to receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60335.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 20/07/2019Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 20/07/2019
Product Description
Hair straightener/Hair curling iron, packed in a cardboard box.