Hair dryer

What is the danger

The hair dryer does not have a thermal cut-out device. The plastic material of the casing is combustible. The hair dryer can overheat and catch fire during use causing burns to the user. The distance between the heater and the safety grille is less than required. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required and the live pins of the mains supply plug are accessible during connecting. The user may touch the live parts and receive an electric shock.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 4 December 2020
2. Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 4 December 2020

Product

Description

Pink and white foldable hair dryer.

Packaging

Colourful cardboard box.

Brand

Gemei

Model / type

Model: GM-1737, N0.19221-15 (on the label)

Barcode

1819221888815 (on the label)6 957952 217373 (on the packaging)