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Latest Electrical Product Recalls and Safety Reports (September 6th)

Product Recall: Karma Beauty Hair Dryer Brush sold by TK Maxx (2408-0183)

Product Recall for Karma Beauty Hair Dryer Brush presenting a risk of burns.

Summary

Product: Karma Beauty Hair Dryer Brush sold by TK Maxx

Hazard: The product presents a burns risk to the user as it has been identified that if airflow is restricted, the brush may overheat.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

TypeElectrical appliances and equipment – Hair dryer brush
BrandKarma Beauty
Sales periodDecember 2023 to June 2024
Product codes124607, 124617 and 124669
Country of OriginChina
Product DescriptionA pink and black handheld electric hair blow dryer brush packaged in a light pink box.
Product Report and ImageLink to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a burns risk to the user as it has been identified that if airflow is restricted, the brush may overheat. The appliance has not been designed to cease functioning in a safe and controlled manner in abnormal conditions.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

For further information, please access the TK Maxx alert at the following link: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/product-recall-blow-dryer-brush

Additional information

PSD number: 2408-0183

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product Safety Report: Lebecom AC Intelligent Electric Air Pump (2408-0194)

Product Safety Report for Lebecom AC Intelligent Electric Air Pump presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Lebecom AC Intelligent Electric Air Pump

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is supplied with a two-pin non-UK plug.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

TypeElectrical appliances and equipment – Electric Air Pump
ModelGR-109
Carton identifiersYH240500638U011, OHWL242090934-1, 15/15YH240500638U011, OHWL242090934-1, 15/15.
Country of OriginChina
Product descriptionElectric air pump with wall plug.
Product Report and ImageLink to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is supplied with a two-pin non-UK plug, which is not compatible with UK electrical sockets. If forced into a UK socket, the user may receive an electric shock.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2408-0194

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What to do next?

What should you do next if you believe you have one of these affected products? You should stop using this product immediately as using it will put you at great risk.

Follow the corrective action of each of these products individually. Please contact the supplier for more information.