InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Guangzhou Welltop Intelligent Appliance Co. Ltd – Hair straightener

Guangzhou Welltop Intelligent Appliance Co. Ltd – Hair straightener

Name: WT-056 with Black Protective Glove

Category: 10

Date: 2025-06-20

Product Category: Electrical appliances and equipment

Risk Type: Electric shock

Danger: The product contains insulation wiring which is in contact with unearthed, accessible metal parts. Moreover, the fuse is below the minimum specified length and is incorrectly rated. Under fault conditions, it may not provide the required protection and the appliance could short-circuit, creating a risk of electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 09/05/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 27/05/2025

Description: Black and gold hair straightener with a black power supply plug. Product sold online, in particular via TikTok and Merati shop.

Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

Guangzhou Welltop Intelligent Appliance Co. Ltd - Hair straightener

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