Hair straightener

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Hair straightener
Alert Number0474/08
BrandORBIT
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberHC 2002
Published25 April 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the supply cord length is longer than the maximum permissible length of 2m;- the appliance does not carry a symbol or warning prohibiting use near water. The appliance is not marked with the symbol of construction class ІІ;- the instructions for use do not contain the following advice: "The supply cord of this appliance should not be replaced. If the cord is damaged the appliance should be discarded”.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

The product is a ceramic hair straightener, composed of: 2 plates; a cable H 03 VVH2-F, 2x0, 5mm2 and a plug with the following technical data: 250V~, 2.5А. Technical data of the appliance: АС 220V-240V, 50-60Hz, 35W.

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