Hairdryer

The Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX)

Alert number: A12/1660/18 Share on Product: Hairdryer Name: Allure and Allure Pro Batch number / Barcode: Unknown Type of alert: Serious Category: Electrical appliances and equipment Brand: Xtava Type / number of model: XTV010010N Allure Black Hair Dryer UK XTV010011N Allure White Hair Dryer UK XTV010012N Allure Black Hair Dryer EU XTV010013N Allure White Hair Dryer EU Risk type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire The hairdryer is not equipped with a thermal cut-out device. The plastic material of the casing is combustible. The hairdryer can overheat and catch fire during use. Melted plastic can cause burns and leave live parts accessible that could lead to an electric shock if touched by users. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users, Removal of the product listing from Amazon website (By: Manufacturer, Other) Description: The product is a handheld hairdryer. It was sold in the colours black and white and the name "Xtava" is printed on the blower end of the unit. The product is sold online, in particular on the Amazon marketplace. Country of origin: China Alert submitted by: United Kingdom Products were found and measures were taken also in: Ireland, Luxembourg