Platform Listing: Beard straightener

The product is advertised with an adaptor that does not provide protection to users due to the absence of a fuse. In the case of an overload, the adaptor could overheat causing burns and or leading to fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard BS 1363.

Published: 10 July 2020
Notifying authority: United Kingdom
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: Retailer. Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: INFO/00095/20

Classification

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Risk type: Burns, Fire
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Electrical beard curler and straightener. The product was sold online. According to the listing, the product is supplied with an adapter.