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Recall A12/00515/21 — FOLDABLE HAIR DRYER

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Hungary · 2021-04-16 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/00515/21
Date of alert
2021-04-16
Country / jurisdiction
Hungary
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Brand
Gemei
Product category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Product type
Hairdryer
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
8000012012307
Reported risk: The hairdryer does not have a thermal cut-out device and the plastic material of the casing is combustible. It can overheat and catch fire during use, causing burns to the user. Furthermore, the distance between the heater and the safety grill is less than required. The user may touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60335.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003484

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