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Product Safety Report: 5-in-1 Multi-Functional Hair Dryer sold via TikTok (2404-0186)

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Published21 May 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for 5-in-1 Multi-Functional Hair Dryer presenting a high risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: 5-in-1 Multi-Functional Hair Dryer sold via TikTok Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Hair dryer SKU 67000037 Product carton identifiers Q7-5in1-Whitegold, 6700037 Q7-5in1-Rosered, 67000036 Country of Origin China Product Description A hairdryer with multiple attachments with different functions. The product also includes an attached wall plug. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug does not have the facility for a fuse, which means it has no protection under fault conditions. If the circuit was to overload or short, the plug could explode from the wall and catch fire. The earth pin has been fitted with a sleeve which could prevent the good earth contact, and testing found that the lengths of the live, neutral and earth pins were too short which could lead to arcing and presents a risk of fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (TikTok). Additional information PSD number: 2404-0186 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

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: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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