Wax heater
Product details
| Product name | POP UP BEAUTY WAX HEATER |
|---|---|
| Model / type | RWH015 |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk type | Burns, Electric shock |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Country of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Reported by | Sweden |
| Published | 22 September 2022 |
The hazard
The product's enclosure has no heat protection and can therefore overheat and melt, hence live parts will become accessible. Furthermore, the protective earthing connection is not adequately secured and the earthing resistance is not adequate, hence accessible parts will become live. A user may touch the product and receive an electric shock, or get burned. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the relevant European standard EN 60335-1.
Product description
Round wax heater in white plastic and a purple lid.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor
- Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/09/2022
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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