Hair dryer

What is the danger

The live pins of the mains supply plug are too close to the outer edge. As the hairdryer does not have an earth wire, a consumer may receive an electric shock when (un)plugging the hair dryer.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 7 January 2020
2. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 7 January 2020
3. Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 17 October 2019
4. Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 17 October 2019

Product

Description

Red hand held hairdryer.

Packaging

The product is sold in a cardboard box. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay.

Brand

Elgetec