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🧸 Product FR February 6, 2026

*Shenzhen Meiduojiao Technology Co., Ltd.* — Straightener steam styler KLY088

Hair straightener. Product sold online, in particular via Wish.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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*Shenzhen Meiduojiao Technology Co., Ltd.* — Straightener steam styler KLY088
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
A live wire is not sufficiently protected and may come into contact with an accessible metal screw. This creates a risk of electric shock if anyone touches that screw. Other wires are not properly insulated from the metal heating plate. In the event of a defect or deterioration, contact between those wires and the plate could lead to electric shock.
Origin
France

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 110 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
10 days in total
May 17, 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 a hair straightener that uses steam. It has metal parts that can become dangerous if wires inside touch them.

What's happening? The wires inside the straightener are not well protected. A metal screw inside can touch a live wire, which may cause an electric shock.

Does this affect me? This affects people in France who own or use this straightener.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock. Contact the seller or manufacturer 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
*Shenzhen Meiduojiao Technology Co. Ltd.*
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: A live wire is not sufficiently protected and may come into contact with an accessible metal screw. This creates a risk of electric shock if anyone touches that screw. Other wires are not properly insulated from the metal heating plate. In the event of a defect or deterioration, contact between those wires and the plate could lead to electric shock. · Origin: France

First published
February 6, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097580

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?
*Shenzhen Meiduojiao Technology Co., Ltd.* — Straightener steam styler KLY088. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: A live wire is not sufficiently protected and may come into contact with an accessible metal screw. This creates a risk of electric shock if anyone touches that screw. Other...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 6, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ 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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