InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : *CRAST* – Hair straightener

*CRAST* – Hair straightener

Name: Dual purpose hair straightener

Category: 10

Date: 2026-04-10

Product Category: Electrical appliances and equipment

Risk Type: Electric shock

Danger: The electrical wires are held only by welds, which could become detached. If a wire detaches, it may come into contact with the inside of the accessible casing of the appliance. In addition, the clearance distance between the live parts and the accessible parts is insufficient. Therefore the user can access live parts and receive an electric shock. This 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: 11/02/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 05/11/2025

Description: Hair straightener. Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique product identifier: sb25070354235882854).

Notifying Country: France

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

*CRAST* - Hair straightener

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