Product Safety Report: 3 Triple Barrel Hair Salon Curler sold via eBay (2303-0103)
Product Safety Report for 3 Triple Barrel Hair Salon Curler presenting a risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: 3 Triple Barrel Hair Salon Curler sold via eBay
Hazard: The product presents a risk of electric shock due to insufficient insulation, which could allow the product to become live.
Corrective action: OPSS are requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair Straightener/Curler |
|---|---|
| Model Number | M-11 |
| eBay Item Number | 384883549158 |
| Listing Name | 3 Triple Barrel Hair Salon Ceramic Wave Waver Curling Iron Curler Wand Style UK |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Heated pink three barrel hair styling device with black power supply cord supplied in white cardboard packaging with image of the product on the face. |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk of electric shock as there is insufficient insulation to protect the user from electric shock, which can cause accessible parts to become live over time and under fault conditions. If a consumer were to touch a metal part, they could receive an electric shock. The product was also missing required marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
OPSS are requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2303-0103
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards