Hairdryer

What is the danger

The hair dryer is not equipped with a thermal cut-out device. The plastic material of the casing is combustible.

Requirements breached

The hair dryer can overheat and catch fire during use. Melted plastic can cause burns and leave live parts accessible that could lead to an electric shock if touched by users. The product does not comply with 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: 5 December 2017
2. Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 5 December 2017

Product

Description

White and pink electric hair dryer. Packaging: cardboard box.

Brand

Gemei

Model / type

GM-1711

Batch

6 957952 217113 (on the packaging); 8 029012 001104 (on the product)