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🧸 Product FR IE April 10, 2026

*CRAST* — Dual purpose hair straightener

Hair straightener. Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique product identifier: sb25070354235882854).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
*CRAST* — Dual purpose hair straightener
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The electrical wires are held only by welds, which could become detached. If a wire detaches, it may come into contact with the inside of the accessible casing of the appliance. In addition, the clearance distance between the live parts and the accessible parts is insufficient. Therefore the user can access live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 47 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
0 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? A hair straightener made by CRAST. The wires inside may not be held safely.

What's happening? The wires could come loose. This might let them touch the outside of the tool.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this straightener in France or Ireland, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock. Return it to where you bought it.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
*CRAST*
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical wires are held only by welds, which could become detached. If a wire detaches, it may come into contact with the inside of the accessible casing of the appliance. In addition, the clearance distance between the live parts and the accessible parts is insufficient. Therefore the user can access live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 10, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 day ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098497

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

Related alerts

High FR IE PL resolved 3 weeks ago

*CRAST* — DUAL PURPOSE HAIR STRAIGHTENER

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: There is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between circuits and the product...

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
*CRAST* — Dual purpose hair straightener. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical wires are held only by welds, which could become detached. If a wire detaches, it may come into contact with the inside of the accessible casing of the applian...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 10, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and Ireland.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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