Hair dryer

Requirements breached

The product poses a risk of electric shock because the metal shaft of the motor, which is not separated from the live parts by double or reinforced insulation, is accessible via the air inlet of the dryer. In addition, the cover of the product is not sufficiently insulated from water infiltrations. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

1. Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 14 April 2013
2. Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 15 April 2013
3. Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 15 April 2013

Product

Description

Black hair dryer sold in a cardboard packaging with transparent front. The Voltage: 220-240 V AC and poower: 2 000 W. Protection against electric shock: Class I with 2-P + T socket (the earth conductor is not connected in the product).

Brand

HAIR TECH

Model / type

Manufacturer’s reference: 8016 Commercial reference: HT142

Batch

Unknown