PROFESSIONAL HAIR DRYER
| Alert Number | A12/00593/21 |
| Brand | Gemei |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns, Electric shock, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 9 581922 100142 |
| Model Number | GM-1709 |
| Published | 7 May 2021 |
Risk Description
The hair dryer does not have a thermal cut-out device. The plastic material of the casing is combustible. The hair dryer can overheat and catch fire during use causing burns to the user. The heating wire can accidentally be touched through the safety grille because the distance is less than required. The user may touch the live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-23.
Measures Taken
Type 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: 27/01/2021Type 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: 27/01/2021
Product Description
White and cyclamen foldable hair dryer with detachable transparent air reducer.