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Product Safety Report: Flat Iron Hair Straightener RD-216 sold via eBay (2303-0098)

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Published10 August 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Flat Iron Hair Straightener RD-216 presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Flat Iron Hair Straightener RD-216 sold via eBay Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the shape of the plug can allow access to live parts. Corrective action: OPSS are requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (e).Bay Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair Straightener Model RD-216 eBay Item Number 144552209418 Country of Origin China Product Description Black hair straighteners with a black plug. Packaged in a brown cardboard box. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the plug supplied with the product is noncompliant and can allow access to live parts. Also, during testing it was identified that the basic insulation of the wires is in contact with accessible metal parts. If the basic insulation was to wear over time and the wire touches an external metal part, the user could touch this part and receive an electric shock. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action OPSS are requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). Additional information PSD case number: 2303-0098 Notified by: Office for Product Safety and 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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