Hair dryer

This product poses a serious risk of electric shock and fire because:- the dimensions of the plug are insufficient; - the cross sectional area of the conductors are insufficient;- the cord anchorage is inadequate; - during the abnormal operational test both flames and poisonous/ignitable gas were emitted and the temperature rise of the floor of the test corner exceeded the required value. As a result the product failed to meet the electric strength test;- the product is not marked with the necessary warnings. The products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Published: 08 December 2006
Notifying authority: Czechia
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): Sales ban ordered by the authority. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0805/06

Classification

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

Product description

Category: Electrical appliancesProduct: Hair dryerBrand: RAINBOWType/number of model: Unknown