Product Safety Report: Flat Iron Hair Straightener RD-216 sold via eBay (2303-0098)
Product Safety Report for Flat Iron Hair Straightener RD-216 presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Flat Iron Hair Straightener RD-216 sold via eBay
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the shape of the plug can allow access to live parts.
Corrective action: OPSS are requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (e).Bay
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair Straightener |
|---|---|
| Model | RD-216 |
| eBay Item Number | 144552209418 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Black hair straighteners with a black plug. Packaged in a brown cardboard box. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the plug supplied with the product is noncompliant and can allow access to live parts. Also, during testing it was identified that the basic insulation of the wires is in contact with accessible metal parts. If the basic insulation was to wear over time and the wire touches an external metal part, the user could touch this part and receive an electric shock. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
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: 2303-0098
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards