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🧸 Product SI DE December 25, 2015

Wahl Professional — Professional Ceramic Hair Straightener

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Wahl Professional — Professional Ceramic Hair Straightener
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Environment
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: Certain solders on the PCB contain lead (measured value up to 2.09%). The product does not comply with the requirements of the directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electric and e

Origin
People's Republic of China
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is a hair straightener made for salons. It uses electricity and has a small circuit board inside.

What's happening? Some of the solder on the circuit board has lead in it. Lead can be harmful if touched or breathed in over time.

Does this affect me? If you use this straightener in Germany or Slovenia, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick. Return it to where you bought it for a refund.

🤖 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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Certain solders on the PCB contain lead (measured value up to 2.09%). The product does not comply with the requirements of the directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electric and e · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 25, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/188458

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What is this product recall alert about?
Wahl Professional — Professional Ceramic Hair Straightener. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Certain solders on the PCB contain lead (measured value up to 2.09%). The product does not comply with the requirements of the directive on the restriction of the use of cer...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 25, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Slovenia and Germany.
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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