Electricalburns, electric shock, fire

Hair dryer (Sokany)

The hair dryer does not have a thermal cut-off device. Furthermore, the plastic material of the casing is combustible. As a result, the hair dryer can overheat and catch fire during use, causing burns to the user. The…

Read the official notice → Hair dryer
Date
2022-04-08
Country
Hungary
Brand
Sokany
Product
Hair dryer
Classification
burns, electric shock, fire
Category
Electrical
Source
EU Safety Gate

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