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02nd Aug 2023

Hair tools sold on Amazon recalled due to electric shock fears

Sophie Collins

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A number of hair tools sold on the Amazon platform have been recalled after being sold to customers in the Republic of Ireland.

The risk associated with all three products is electric shock because they do not comply with the requirements of the relevant safety standards.

Consumers are being advised to stop using the products mentioned below immediately.

Here’s everything you need to know:

Hair straighteners

A safety issue has been identified with VinBee Travel Mini Hair Flat Iron Ceramic Tourmaline Hair Straightener sold on Amazon.

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According to officials, the product presents a risk of electric shock because it does not comply with the requirements of the relevant safety standards.

The brand is VinBee, the ASIN number is B09V13FGT7, the model number is ST-002, but the barcode is unknown.

The product was sold online through Amazon and there are approximately 3 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.

The second straightener which has been recalled is the Professional Straightening with LCD Digital Display sold on Amazon due to a similar safety issue.

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The product presents a risk of electric shock because the product does not comply with the requirements of the relevant safety standards.

The ASIN number is B09DSHFSKK, the model number is KS-S186, but the barcode and brand are unknown.

The product was sold online through Amazon and there are approximately 69 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.

Hair crimper

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The DSHOW Hair Crimper Hair Waver Hair Straightener Curling Iron sold on Amazon has also been recalled.

The product presents a risk of electric shock as well because it does not comply with the requirements of the relevant safety standards.

The brand is DSHOW, the ASIN number is B071JNLNPB, the model number is HL-066, but the barcode is unknown.

The product was sold online through Amazon and there are approximately 113 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.

If you purchased any of these products, you should discontinue use immediately.

You can contact Amazon to see if there are any remedies available to you via your user account on Amazon.

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