Is Kemei — Platform Listing: Hair clipper set recalled? — Product safety alert in United Kingdom (Jul 2020)

Kemei — Platform Listing: Hair clipper set

Electric-powered hair clipper set (clipper and trimmer). According to the listing, the product is supplied with an adapter, a set of shaver heads and a cleaning brush. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source

Risk level: Other types of alerts
Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard: The product is advertised with a substandard adaptor for permanent use with inadequate insulation. As a result, the adaptor could overheat causing burns and or leading to fire. The user could touch accessible live parts, increasing the risk electric shock.
Origin: Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

▸ (to: Retailer) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 2256 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

119 days in total

May 17, 2026 September 13, 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 clipper set sold as the Kemei brand comes with a weak power adaptor. The adaptor’s poor insulation can let heat build up.

What's happening? The adaptor may overheat and cause burns or start a fire. It can also expose live parts, raising the risk of electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own this Kemei hair clipper set bought in Great Britain, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the adaptor right away and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Brand(s) / product name(s)

Kemei

Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product is advertised with a substandard adaptor for permanent use with inadequate insulation. As a result, the adaptor could overheat causing burns and or leading to fire. The user could touch accessible live parts, increasing the risk electric shock. · Origin: Unknown

First published

July 10, 2020

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001564

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Kemei — Platform Listing: Hair clipper set. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product is advertised with a substandard adaptor for permanent use with inadequate insulation. As a result, the adaptor could overheat causing burns...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on July 10, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to United Kingdom.

▸ 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 ec.europa.eu.

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