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🧸 Product FR April 23, 2026

*crast* — dual purpose hair straightener lisseur de cheveux

les fils électriques ne sont maintenus que par des soudures, qui pourraient se détacher. si un fil se détache, il peut entrer en contact avec l'intérieur du boîtier accessible de l'appareil. en outre, la distance de dégagement entre les parties sous tension et les parties accessi...

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
*crast* — dual purpose hair straightener lisseur de cheveux
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
This hair straightener has electrical hazards. Soldered wires may detach, allowing a loose wire to touch the inside of the case. The gap between live parts and accessible parts is too small, so users could touch live components and receive an electric shock.
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This alert was reported 34 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.
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8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? This is a hair straightener that uses electricity. The wires inside may not be held well and could come loose.

What's happening? If a wire comes loose, it might touch the outside of the straightener. This could let you touch live parts and get an electric shock.

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

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock. Contact the seller or manufacturer for a repair or replacement.

🤖 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.

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Type: appareils électriques, outils · Category: appareils électriques, électroménager · Hazard: choc électrique · les fils électriques ne sont maintenus que par des soudures, qui pourraient se détacher. si un fil se détache, il peut entrer en contact avec l'intérieur du boîtier accessible de l'appareil. en outre, la distance de dégagement entre les parties sous tension et les parties accessibles est insuffisante. par conséquent, l'utilisateur peut accéder aux pièces sous tension et recevoir un choc électrique.

First published
April 23, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49534/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
*crast* — dual purpose hair straightener lisseur de cheveux. This hair straightener has electrical hazards. Soldered wires may detach, allowing a loose wire to touch the inside of the case. The gap between live parts and accessible parts is too small, so users could touch live components and receive an electric shock.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 23, 2026 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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