A heated hair styling product is being recalled because it poses a "high risk" of fire, electric shock and burns.
People who bought a One Step Hair Dryer and Styler Hot Air Brush from Amazon are being asked to return the product because of the reported hazards. The online retail giant has now removed the listing.
Black and pink in appearance, it functions as a hair dryer brush and styler with black power supply cord and plug. It is used for curling, straightening and volumising hair.
The hazard description on the Office for Product Safety and Standards' recall notice says: "The product’s plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard, presenting an electric shock hazard when plugging it in, or pulling it out of a mains electrical socket. The mains plug was also not fitted with a fuse link conforming to the relevant standard.
"Additionally, the product is supplied with an adaptor which allows possible access to live parts, presenting a risk of electric shock. 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."
The recall notice adds: "We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress".
If you think you own one of these stylers, check the model number. The affected batch model number is 5250 and a ASIN code is B09JKNPGLS. PSD case number: 2206-0059
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