Professional Hair Straightener
Burns, Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0680/17 |
| Brand | Gemei |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns, Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | GM-1952 |
| Published | 26 May 2017 |
Risk Description
null The conductors are not properly attached to the product: the supply cable may come out if pulled accidentally, leaving live parts accessible and posing a risk of electric shock. In addition, the conductors are too thin and could overheat. A user touching it may suffer burns.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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 22/03/2017
Product Description
Hair straightener made of metal and plastic in a black cardboard box.