🧸 Product FR April 17, 2026

hair straightener lisseur de cheveux / fer à friser

les fils internes ne sont pas assez rigides et pourraient toucher la plaque de type métallique. cela pourrait provoquer un choc électrique.

Electric straighteners or curling irons may pose an electrical shock hazard if internal wires are not sufficiently rigid and could contact metal plates, potentially causing a shock.

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 40 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? This is an electric hair straightener or curling iron. It has metal plates that get hot to style hair.

What's happening? Some of these tools have weak wires inside. The wires might touch the hot metal plates. This could cause an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you use this type of hair tool in France, it could affect you.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock. Return the tool 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)

Agency-published detail

Type: appareils électriques, outils · Category: appareils électriques, électroménager · Hazard: choc électrique · les fils internes ne sont pas assez rigides et pourraient toucher la plaque de type métallique. cela pourrait provoquer un choc électrique.

First published

April 17, 2026

Last refreshed by us

1 week ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49535/rapex

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

First detected by us

May 19, 2026

Agency-reported start

April 17, 2026

Days active

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

hair straightener lisseur de cheveux / fer à friser. Electric straighteners or curling irons may pose an electrical shock hazard if internal wires are not sufficiently rigid and could contact metal plates, potentially causing a shock.

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on April 17, 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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