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Product Safety Report: Super Hair Dryer (2501-0052)

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Published6 March 2025

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Super Hair Dryer presenting a high risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Super Hair Dryer Hazard: The product presents high risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Hair Dryer Product carton identifiers B17-02 Country of Origin China Product Description A hair dryer with attached wall plug. The product also includes a changeable attachment for the front. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of fire as the fuse had insecurely fixed endcaps. Under fault conditions, the fuse may not operate effectively and could lead to the product overheating and igniting, causing a fire. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Additional information PSD case number: 2501-0052 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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