Product Recall: TP-5+1 Hot Air Styler sold via Wowcher (2502-0020)
Product Recall of TP-5+1 Hot Air Styler presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: TP-5+1 Hot Air Styler sold via Wowcher
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it is supplied with a 3-pin ‘clover’ style plug, which is unfused and does not meet the requirements of BS 1363 or BS 1362.
Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair Styler |
|---|---|
| Wowcher Listing Name | Just Gift Direct - Dyson Inspired Multi-Styler Tool’ and ‘Obero International Ltd - 5 in 1 Hot Air Hair Styler |
| Sales Period | 7th December 2024 to 8th March 2025 and 20th February 2024 to 20th March 2024. |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | A hot air brush for hair styling with black power supply cord and three-pin plug, supplied with five detachable attachments for drying, curling and brushing. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it is supplied with a 3-pin ‘clover’ style plug which do not meet the requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363. Clover-style plugs are unfused, and due to the dimensions of the plug pins, it is possible for users to touch the live pin when plugging in or unplugging the plug from the socket.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users by Wowcher.
Consumers should stop using this product immediately and safely dispose of it. For further information on the disposal of household waste, please access the following Gov.uk webpage: https://www.gov.uk/dispose-household-waste
For further information, including details on how to contact Wowcher, please access the recall site here: https://www.wowcher.co.uk/page/productrecalls
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2502-0020
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards