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Product Safety Report: Flintronic Hair Dryer sold via Amazon (2308-0073)

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Published26 October 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Flintronic Hair Dryer sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Flintronic Hair Dryer sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock and fire as although the heating element was fitted with a device to interrupt power in response to abnormal operation temperature, the fan motor continued to operate until the item ceased functioning in a non-controlled manner. Corrective action: The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair dryer Brand Flintronic Amazon ASIN B082Y6MLLQ Barcode X0014JX2A9 Other product identifiers FBA15GRH1NNFU000007 Country of Origin China Product Description Grey and pink hairdryer with power plug and adjustable components Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of electric shock and fire as although the heating element was fitted with a device to interrupt power in response to abnormal operation temperature, the fan motor continued to operate until the item ceased functioning in a non-controlled manner. While the product is plugged in and switched on, if it were to be placed down on a surface blocking the air intake, the product could overheat. As there is no safety device to isolate power in the event of overheating, the product may catch fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Additional information PSD case number: 2308-0073 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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