Hair straightening irons
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Counterfeit GHD hair straightening irons pose a risk of electric shock due to inadequate fuses, incorrect fuse sizing, and improper insulation distances that fail to meet European safety standards. The product comes in a pink sleeve box measuring 33.5cm by 14.5cm by 9cm, with the iron itself measuring 26cm by 3cm. The counterfeit product can be identified by the absence of a security seal that appears on genuine products and by a CE mark that differs slightly from the authentic version. The SKU code is 387932 and the barcode is EAN 5060034524236.
The distributor has voluntarily withdrawn this product from the market. The source does not specify what affected consumers should do with products they may have already purchased.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - there is a lack of fuses and they are of the incorrect size, - the requirements for creepage and clearance distances of basic insulation to accessible metal parts are not met. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Pink sleeve with a box inside. No security seal, as there would be on the genuine product. Lack of seal shows that the product is counterfeit. CE mark is also slightly different from the one on the genuine product. Product and box are both CE marked. Box measurements: L = 33.5cm; W = 14.5cm; D = 9cm. Product measurements (iron only, not lead): 26cm; W= 3cm. Labelled GHD. <b>This product may be counterfeit.</b> Model: SKU code 387932, Barcode EAN 5060034524236 Notifying country: United Kingdom
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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