ORBIT · Hair straightener

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the supply cord length is longer than the maximum permissible length of 2m;- the appliance does not carry a symbol or warning prohibiting use near water. The appliance is not marked with the symbol of construction class ІІ;- the instructions for use do not contain the following advice: "The supply cord of this appliance should not be replaced. If the cord is damaged the appliance should be discarded”. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Published: 25 April 2008
Notifying authority: Bulgaria
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0474/08
Model: HC 2002

Classification

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Risk type: Electric shock
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

The product is a ceramic hair straightener, composed of: 2 plates; a cable H 03 VVH2-F, 2x0, 5mm2 and a plug with the following technical data: 250V~, 2.5А. Technical data of the appliance: АС 220V-240V, 50-60Hz, 35W.