Electrical appliances and equipment

Hair straightener/heated brush

Year: 
2016
Week: 
23
Product: 
HAIR HYDRATION

The button allowing to switch between curling and straightening reaches a high temperature. Due to its position on the device it may come into contact with the face while the brush is being used normally and cause burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

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Wall plug adapter supplied with various devices

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
Two pin wall plug adapters supplied with Mac computers and iOS devices
Brand: 

The wall plug adapter may break when being plugged in to, or unplugged from, the mains wall socket. If this happens, the user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

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Air compressor

Year: 
2016
Week: 
4
Product: 
Air Compressor
Brand: 

The temperature of the air compressor air outlet becomes too high during operation which could lead to the user receiving burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1012.

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