Electric shock

Hair dryer

HAIR TECH
Hair dryer
Case number
A12/0623/13
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Type / Model
Manufacturer’s reference: 8016 Commercial reference: HT142
Batch
Unknown
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇫🇷 France
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2013-05-31

⚠️ Risk

null The product poses a risk of electric shock because the metal shaft of the motor, which is not separated from the live parts by double or reinforced insulation, is accessible via the air inlet of the dryer. In addition, the cover of the product is not sufficiently insulated from water infiltrations.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 15/04/2013Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 15/04/2013Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 14/04/2013

Black hair dryer sold in a cardboard packaging with transparent front. The Voltage: 220-240 V AC and poower: 2 000 W. Protection against electric shock: Class I with 2-P + T socket (the earth conductor is not connected in the product).