EU Safety Gate · Report-2018-045
Xtava · Allure and Allure Pro
The hairdryer is not equipped with a thermal cut-out device. The plastic material of the casing is combustible. The hairdryer can overheat and catch fire during use. Melted plastic can cause burns and leave live parts accessible that could lead to an electric shock if touched by users. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
- Published
- 09 November 2018
- Notifying authority
- United Kingdom
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
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Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 08/10/2018 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Removal of the product listing from Amazon website. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/1660/18
- Model
- XTV010010N Allure Black Hair Dryer UKXTV010011N Allure White Hair Dryer UKXTV010012N Allure Black Hair Dryer EU XTV010013N Allure White Hair Dryer EU
Classification
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Risk type
- Burns, Electric shock, Fire
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
The product is a handheld hairdryer. It was sold in the colours black and white and the name "Xtava" is printed on the blower end of the unit. The product is sold online, in particular on the Amazon marketplace.
