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Hair Straightener "GOR 6.0/H Purple Haze"

20th August 2011

Item Description:

Brand: Gorgeous

Type/number of model: 15042001-1450

Description: Hair straightener contained in packaging with a large flower design. CE mark on packaging and product itself.

Country of origin: China

Attached Images: (click to enlarge)

Photo of the Hair Straightener "GOR 6.0/H Purple Haze" (image 1 of 2) Photo of the Hair Straightener "GOR 6.0/H Purple Haze" (image 2 of 2)

Danger:

Electric shock

The product poses a risk of electric shock because accessible metal parts are separated from live parts only by basic insulation. In addition, the product is fitted with a non-UK plug that is not enclosed in a suitable conversion plug.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335 and the relevant national standard BS1363.

Action Taken:

Voluntary withdrawal from the market and sales ban ordered by the authorities.

Notifying Country:

United Kingdom

The Next Step...

Notes & History:

20th August 2011 by Recalls Importer

Item imported from European Commission RAPEX

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