SR/01281/262 June 2026

Hair straightener

*CRAST* · DUAL PURPOSE HAIR STRAIGHTENER

Electrical appliances and equipmentBurnsElectric shock

Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: France
Sold online: Yes

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What is the danger

There is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between circuits and the product has insufficient insulation. The user can access live parts and receive an electric shock. Additionally, if the power cable touches the metal plate, it may be damaged and pose an electrical hazard. Moreover, the handle of the product can overheat and cause burns to the user.

Requirements breached

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

Measures taken

Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 15 April 2026
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 8 May 2026
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 15 April 2026
Warning consumers of the risks Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 8 May 2026

Product

Description: Hair straightener. Product sold online, in particular via Temu (product identifier: 601099519143476), Amazon and eBay.
Packaging: Cardboard box.
Brand: *CRAST*
Model / type: 8889
Barcode: 6972802455613

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: SR/01281/26 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2026-17
Published: 2 June 2026
Modified: 30 July 2026
Corrigendum: Notification SR/01281/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the product's traceability and the adopted measures.