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'One Step' Hair Dryer and Styler sold via Amazon (ASIN: B09P47LHQP) recalled over an electric shock risk

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Product recall for 'One Step' Hair Dryer and Styler sold via Amazon with ASIN B09P47LHQP presenting a high risk of electric shock, fire and burns.

  • 'One Step' Hair Dryer and Styler sold via Amazon (ASIN: B09P47LHQP): photo from the OPSS notice of 8 Jul 2022
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

13 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • 'One Step' Hair Dryer and Styler sold via Amazon (ASIN: B09P47LHQP)

    BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
    • X001HQ8PS3
    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • HG-S-01
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • B09P47LHQP
    • Sosa studio Hair Dryer Brush
    • One Step Hot Air Brush
    • 3 in 1 Blow Dryer Brush
    • Hair Dryer
    • Volumizer for Hair Straightening
    • Curling
    • Styling
    • Reduce Frizz
    • Static
    • Black

What to do now

An electrical fault in the design or build of 'One Step' Hair Dryer and Styler sold via Amazon (ASIN: B09P47LHQP) means it could shock the person using it.

  1. Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in.
  2. Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
  3. Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
  4. If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.

Why it matters. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.

If someone has been hurt

Look out for

  • burns where the current entered or left the body
  • tingling, numbness or muscle pain

Get help urgently

  • anyone who has had a mains shock and is confused, has chest pain, an irregular heartbeat or burns — call 999. Do not touch them until the power is off

This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.

If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2206-0050). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product recall for 'One Step' Hair Dryer and Styler sold via Amazon with ASIN B09P47LHQP presenting a high risk of electric shock, fire and burns.

The risk

The product has been identified as presenting a risk of fire, burns and electric shock due to multiple safety defects. The product’s plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard, presenting an electric shock hazard when plugging in, or pulling it out of a mains electrical socket.

The plug was incorrectly rated for the fuse link fitted and the rated power of the appliance, presenting a fire hazard. The mains plug was also not fitted with a fuse link conforming to the relevant standard, and was incorrectly rated for the plug and supply cord fitted. Additionally, the mains supply cord was too thin, had excessive resistance and was protected by an incorrectly rated fuse link. The product also requires improvements to labelling, markings and instructions.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Action taken

The product has been recalled from end users and the listing removed by Amazon.

Advice to consumers

The product has been recalled from end users and listings removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2206-0050

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Product description

Black and pink electric hair dryer and styler with black power supply cord and plug. Supplied in black cardboard packaging with ‘One Step’ branding and an image of the product on the face.

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has 'One Step' Hair Dryer and Styler sold via Amazon (ASIN: B09P47LHQP) been recalled?

An electrical fault in the design or build of 'One Step' Hair Dryer and Styler sold via Amazon (ASIN: B09P47LHQP) means it could shock the person using it. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the barcode, model and item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.

What should I do now?

Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in. Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

Where was 'One Step' Hair Dryer and Styler sold via Amazon (ASIN: B09P47LHQP) sold?

The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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