Platform Listing: Wax heater
Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Other types of alerts
| Alert Number | INFO/00094/20 |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| 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, a person could touch the live part of the adaptor and receive an 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
Electrical rechargeable depilatory roll on wax heater with waxing cartridge. According to the listing, the product is supplied with an adapter. The product was sold online.