[Recalled] Professional Hair Straightener — The dimensions of the plug are too small and may allow access to live parts of… | EU Safety Gate 2021-01-15
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Professional Hair Straightener |
|---|---|
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/00043/21 |
| Country of notice | United Kingdom |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Electric shock |
| Notice date | 15 January 2021 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The dimensions of the plug are too small and may allow access to live parts of the plug when the product is plugged in. A user could touch or insert an object touching live parts and be electrocuted.
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 →
This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.
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