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🧸 Product FR November 17, 2017

Swanliss — Brosse Lissante

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Swanliss — Brosse Lissante
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The electrical insulation is inadequate. As a result, accessible metal parts could become live. The handle overheats which could cause burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Vo

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3115 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.
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12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? This is a hair straightener made by Swanliss. It can give electric shocks or cause burns.

What's happening? The insulation is poor. Metal parts may become live. The handle gets too hot.

Does this affect me? If you own this straightener in France, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you have been hurt.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation is inadequate. As a result, accessible metal parts could become live. The handle overheats which could cause burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Vo · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 17, 2017
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/285444

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What is this product recall alert about?
Swanliss — Brosse Lissante. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation is inadequate. As a result, accessible metal parts could become live. The handle overheats which could cause burns to the user. The produc...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 17, 2017 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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