Hairdryer – R-TECH
Product details
| Brand | R-TECH |
|---|---|
| Model / type | 72146 |
| Barcode | 3858893721468 |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk type | Burns, Fire |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Country of origin | Unknown |
| Reported by | Germany |
| Published | 18 January 2023 |
The hazard
The insulation of the hairdryer is not sufficient in case of overheating, and the product lacks thermal protection. A user may touch it and receive burns, or the product may catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-23.
Product description
Hairdryer with plastic housing.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer
- Category of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 22/12/2022
- Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
What should you do?
Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.
Official notice ↗ · Source: Safety Gate (European Commission)
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