HELEN OF TROY, VIDAL SASSOON · HAIR HYDRATION

The button allowing to switch between curling and straightening reaches a high temperature. Due to its position on the device it may come into contact with the face while the brush is being used normally and cause burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Published: 10 June 2016
Notifying authority: France
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 29/04/2016 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 29/04/2016

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A11/0057/16
Model: Model: VS 119 E Type : EH119BL
Batch: 0078729641194
Check-digit validated barcodes: 0078729641194

Classification

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

Product description

Heated brush with different accessories, supplied in a cardboard box.