InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Mini electric iron. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress (Product identifier: 1005008618773935).

Mini electric iron. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress (Product identifier: 1005008618773935).

Name: Electric iron

Category: 10

Date: 2026-02-06

Product Category: Electrical appliances and equipment

Risk Type: Electric shock, Fire

Danger: Due to insufficient insulation, the metal parts and the electrical wires are not fixed securely. The user can therefore access live parts and receive an electric shock. Moreover, the power cable is too short, which limits the movement and could stress the cable, leading the iron to fall, causing burns to the user or a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-23.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 10/09/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 30/12/2025

Description: Mini electric iron. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress (Product identifier: 1005008618773935).

Notifying Country: France

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

Mini electric iron. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress (Product identifier: 1005008618773935).Mini electric iron. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress (Product identifier: 1005008618773935).

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