FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2211-0003 Grey and Purple Hairdryer sold via eBay
A grey hairdryer with purple edges and buttons and black power supply cord with three pin plug
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product poses a serious risk of an electric shock due to a counterfeit fuse and lack of insulation. The internal build quality featured poor quality connections with wires soldered directly to component legs. The main 4 stage switch did not have any approval markings. The product stated it had thermal protection, but this could not be found. The fuse had friction fit end caps and did not contain a ballast, and the fuse is considered counterfeit.
What the notice records
Corrective action
The product has been destroyed at the border.
Identify the product
Product details
- Product
- Grey and Purple Hairdryer sold via eBay
- Brand
- Not provided
- Models
- Not provided
- Product type
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Hairdryer
- Seller or shop
- eBay
- Country of origin
- China
- Measure
- Destruction of the product
- Notified by
- Local Authority Trading Standards
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