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🧸 Product FR May 1, 2026

*crast* — dual purpose hair straightener lisseur de cheveux

il n'y a pas suffisamment de creepage et de distance de dégagement entre les circuits et le produit a une isolation insuffisante. l'utilisateur peut accéder aux pièces sous tension et recevoir un choc électrique. de plus, si le câble d'alimentation touche la plaque métallique, il...

This straightener has electrical hazards. Live parts may be exposed, risking electric shock. The power cord can be damaged if it touches the hot plate, creating an electrical danger. The handle may overheat and cause burns.
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This alert was reported 26 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
8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A hair straightener called crast that can burn you or give you an electric shock.

What's happening? The straightener’s parts are too close together. The handle can get too hot. The cord can touch the hot plate and get damaged.

Does this affect me? If you use this straightener in France, you could get hurt.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
*crast*
Agency-published detail

Type: appareils électriques, outils · Category: appareils électriques, électroménager · Hazard: brûlures|choc électrique · il n'y a pas suffisamment de creepage et de distance de dégagement entre les circuits et le produit a une isolation insuffisante. l'utilisateur peut accéder aux pièces sous tension et recevoir un choc électrique. de plus, si le câble d'alimentation touche la plaque métallique, il peut être endommagé et présenter un risque électrique. de plus, la poignée du produit peut surchauffer et causer des brûlures à l'utilisateur.

First published
May 1, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49771/rapex

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

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
*crast* — dual purpose hair straightener lisseur de cheveux. This straightener has electrical hazards. Live parts may be exposed, risking electric shock. The power cord can be damaged if it touches the hot plate, creating an electrical danger. The handle may overheat and cause burns.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 1, 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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