InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : *CRAST* – Hair straightener

*CRAST* – Hair straightener

Name: DUAL PURPOSE HAIR STRAIGHTENER

Category: 10

Date: 2026-05-01

Product Category: Electrical appliances and equipment

Risk Type: Burns, Electric shock

Danger: There is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between circuits and the product has insufficient insulation. The user can access live parts and receive an electric shock. Additionally, if the power cable touches the metal plate, it may be damaged and pose an electrical hazard. Moreover, the handle of the product can overheat and cause burns to the user. 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): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 15/04/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 15/04/2026

Description: Hair straightener. Product sold online, in particular via Temu (product identifier: 601099519143476).

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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