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Hair straightener - Intellectual ionic hair permer – Guangming

Serious risk Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 20 Nov 2008In the weekly report of 21 Nov 2008 (week 46, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Hair straightener - Intellectual ionic hair permer
Brand
Guangming (6 alerts)
Type / model
GM-528, bar code: 6925979788505
Description
The appliance is made of black plastic. A red LED indicates if the appliance is in operation. Main part of the product: mains supply cord (RVVB Insulated Wire 300/300V), mains plug (2.5A, 250V), the heating elements and the switch have no marking. Technical parameters: AC 220V, 50-60Hz, 30-180W, Class II.
Risk
The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the dimensions of the plug are smaller than required, - the insulation is not sufficient and therefore flashover may occur between the live parts and accessible metal parts, - the sharp edges of the spring and metal plate may damage the wires, - the insulation is not properly fixed at the heating elements. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Notifying country
Hungary
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1333/08Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1333/08
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1333/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-46 (XML)
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