An urgent warning has been given to people who use a heated hairbrush and dryer. The UK government has issued the product safety warning to the public as the device can catch fire during normal use.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has told the public to stop using a heated hairbrush and dryer branded ‘One Step model SM-5250’. The product was given a Safety Gate alert in 2020 but the OPSS has since identified a number of similar models that pose the same risk.
They found that these products are still being sold through online marketplaces. As a result, the public has been asked to check the design of any heated hairbrushes in their home.
