Platform Listing: Hair clipper set
| Alert Number | INFO/00097/20 |
| Brand | Kemei |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns, Electric shock, Fire |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 10 July 2020 |
Risk Description
The product is advertised with a substandard adaptor for permanent use with inadequate insulation. As a result, the adaptor could overheat causing burns and or leading to fire. The user could touch accessible live parts, increasing the risk electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard BS 1363.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Electric-powered hair clipper set (clipper and trimmer). According to the listing, the product is supplied with an adapter, a set of shaver heads and a cleaning brush. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay.