Burns, Fire

Hair straightener

HUMAN
Hair straightener
Case number
0618/07
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Type / Model
Model HC-22
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇬🇷 Greece
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2007-06-29

⚠️ Risk

This product poses a serious risk of burns and fire because deviations from the applicable standard can cause overheating of: - the plastic area above the heating elements that can be easily touched by the user (91,6 °C while limit is 81,4 °C);- the buttons for the change of the elements (105,9 °C measured while limit is 81,6 °C).One incident has been reported.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer. Press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown

White straightening iron with pink edges intended for hair treatment. The product is packed in red-white cardboard box, with the picture of product and the indication “Professional Hair Straightener” on it. Technical characteristics: 220-230V AC, 35W.