Product Safety Report: Ruida Black Ceramic Hair Straighteners sold via eBay (2208-0387)
Product Safety Report for Ruida Black Ceramic Hair Straighteners sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Ruida Black Ceramic Hair Straighteners 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 (eBay).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair Straightener |
|---|---|
| eBay item number | 384926381544 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Black hair straighteners packaged in a black 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: 2208-0387
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards