Hairdryer

Burns, Electric shock, Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Hairdryer
Alert NumberA12/0372/19
BrandCamry
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeBurns, Electric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryCroatia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberCR2241
Published1 March 2019

Risk Description

The hairdryer does not have a thermal cut-out device and the plastic material of the casing is combustible. As a consequence, the hairdryer could overheat and catch fire. Melted plastic could also cause burns and leave live parts accessible, leading to an electric shock if touched by users.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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 18/02/2019Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 18/02/2019

Product Description

Hairdryer packed in a white cardboard box. The product was also sold online.

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