Product Safety Report: Hairstar Hot Air brush (2202-0139)

Product safety report for Hairstar Hot Air brush presenting a risk of electric shock as the mains plug was not fitted with a fuse link which was correctly rated.

Summary

Product: Hairstar Hot Air brush

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the mains plug was not fitted with a fuse link which was correctly rated, and there is possible access to single insulation mains wiring without the aid of a tool.

Corrective action: Destruction of the product.The product has been delisted from the online marketplace (Amazon)

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Hot Air Brush
Model No KLD-806
Barcode X001GMDMTZ
Product description Black electric hairbrush with a golden colored head, packaged in a cardboard box containing an image of the product.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the mains plug was not fitted with a fuse link which was correctly rated, and there is possible access to single insulation mains wiring without the aid of a tool. The item was not accompanied by instructions and safety information required by the standard and there was also no information with regards to the rated voltage, frequency, and current shown on the item.

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

Corrective action

Destruction of the product.

The product has been delisted from the online marketplace (Amazon)

Additional information

PSD case number: 2202-0139

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 27 March 2022