[Recalled] Elgetec Professional Salon Style Hairdryer 2200W — The live pins of the mains supply plug are too close to the outer edge | EU Safety Gate 2019-12-20
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Elgetec Professional Salon Style Hairdryer 2200W |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Elgetec |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/00024/19 |
| Country of notice | United Kingdom |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Electric shock |
| Notice date | 20 December 2019 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The live pins of the mains supply plug are too close to the outer edge. As the hairdryer does not have an earth wire, a consumer may receive an electric shock when (un)plugging the hair dryer.
This Serious risk recall concerns Electrical appliances and equipment products distributed in United Kingdom and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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