Travel hair dryer

Burns, Electric shock, Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Travel hair dryer
Alert NumberA12/0674/19
Brandhair Majesty
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeBurns, Electric shock, Fire
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberHM-5026
Published26 April 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): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 13/03/2019Type 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: 13/03/2019

Product Description

Hairdryer packed in a cardboard box.

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