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Unbranded Hair Straightening Comb recalled over an electric shock risk
Product recall for hair straightening comb presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Unbranded Hair Straightening Comb
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 6922254200118
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- ASL-908
What to do now
An electrical fault in the design or build of Unbranded Hair Straightening Comb means it could shock the person using it.
- 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.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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 (2012-0159). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for hair straightening comb presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
The risk
The product has been found to present a serious risk of electric shock as the plug was not fused and there was insufficient distance between the plug and the edge.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users.
Advice to consumers
The authority has required the recall of the product from the end user.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2012-0159
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Red electric hairbrush with heated plate and un-fused clover shaped plug packaged in black card
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Questions
Why has Unbranded Hair Straightening Comb been recalled?
An electrical fault in the design or build of Unbranded Hair Straightening Comb 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 and model 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 Unbranded Hair Straightening Comb sold?
The notice names Wish. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
