FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2305-0014 Kemey Hair Dryer sold via eBay
Black and gold hair dryer with multiple detachable front pieces
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fitted to this sample did not comply with BS1363 as when tested, it was found that the lengths of the live and neutral pins were too short. The fuse did not comply with BS1362 as it had not been supplied with any granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions. The instructions supplied with the product were inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment.
What the notice records
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Identify the product
Product details
- Product
- Kemey Hair Dryer sold via eBay
- Brand
- Not provided
- Models
- Not provided
- Product type
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair dryer
- Seller or shop
- eBay
- Country of origin
- China
- Measure
- Destruction of the product
- Notified by
- Local Authority Trading Standards
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