Product Safety Report: Flintronic Hair Dryer sold via Amazon (2308-0073)

Product Safety Report for Flintronic Hair Dryer sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire.

Summary

Product: Flintronic Hair Dryer sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock and fire as although the heating element was fitted with a device to interrupt power in response to abnormal operation temperature, the fan motor continued to operate until the item ceased functioning in a non-controlled manner.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair dryer
Brand Flintronic
Amazon ASIN B082Y6MLLQ
Barcode X0014JX2A9
Other product identifiers FBA15GRH1NNFU000007
Country of Origin China
Product Description Grey and pink hairdryer with power plug and adjustable components
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock and fire as although the heating element was fitted with a device to interrupt power in response to abnormal operation temperature, the fan motor continued to operate until the item ceased functioning in a non-controlled manner. While the product is plugged in and switched on, if it were to be placed down on a surface blocking the air intake, the product could overheat. As there is no safety device to isolate power in the event of overheating, the product may catch fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2308-0073

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.

Updates to this page

Published 26 October 2023