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🧸 Product HR October 22, 2021

Professional Hair Straightener

White hair straightener.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Professional Hair Straightener
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The electrical insulation of the product's conductors is too thin, and the product may overheat. Furthermore, the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. Accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
  • (to: Importer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 3856022697639
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1681 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? This is a hair straightener made to be used by professionals. It is an electrical tool that gets hot to straighten hair.

What's happening? The wires inside the straightener do not have enough protection. It can get too hot or give an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you use this hair straightener in Croatia, you could be at risk of electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock. Contact the store where you bought it for a refund 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation of the product's conductors is too thin, and the product may overheat. Furthermore, the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. Accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
October 22, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004564

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What is this product recall alert about?
Professional Hair Straightener. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation of the product's conductors is too thin, and the product may overheat. Furthermore, the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and access...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 22, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Croatia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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