Guangzhou Welltop Intelligent Appliance Co. Ltd — WT-056 with Black Protective Glove
Black and gold hair straightener with a black power supply plug. Product sold online, in particular via TikTok and Merati shop.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Electric shock
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hazard
- The product contains insulation wiring which is in contact with unearthed, accessible metal parts. Moreover, the fuse is below the minimum specified length and is incorrectly rated. Under fault conditions, it may not provide the required protection and the appliance could short-circuit, creating a risk of 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
What is this? A small electric heater called WT-056 comes with a black glove. The heater’s wires touch metal parts that should be covered.
What's happening? The heater’s safety fuse is too short and the wrong size. If something goes wrong, the heater could give you an electric shock.
Does this affect me? Anyone in the UK who owns this heater is at risk of electric shock.
What should I do? Stop using the heater right away. Ask a shop or electrician for help. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock.
🤖 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)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product contains insulation wiring which is in contact with unearthed, accessible metal parts. Moreover, the fuse is below the minimum specified length and is incorrectly rated. Under fault conditions, it may not provide the required protection and the appliance could short-circuit, creating a risk of electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China
All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.
