Consumers are being warned to stop using a Hot Air Styler sold on Wowcher due to a serious safety risk.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has announced a recall of the product and alerted Britons of the news.
The hair styling tool presents a high "risk of electric shock" to users. The recall has been issued because the product is supplied with a dangerous three-pin "clover" style plug.
This type of plug does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
The product presents a high risk of electric shock
OPSS
Recalled product
TP-5+1 Hot Air Styler
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair Styler
Wowcher Listing Name: Just Gift Direct - Dyson Inspired Multi-Styler Tool’ and ‘Obero International Ltd - 5 in 1 Hot Air Hair Styler
Sales Period: Decemeber 7, 2024 to March 8, 2025 and February 20, 2024 to March 20, 2024
Country of Origin: Unknown
Product Description: A hot air brush for hair styling with black power supply cord and three-pin plug, supplied with five detachable attachments for drying, curling and brushing
The OPSS said: "Clover-style plugs are unfused, and due to the dimensions of the plug pins, it is possible for users to touch the live pin when plugging in or unplugging the plug from the socket.
"The product has been recalled from end users by Wowcher. Consumers should stop using this product immediately and safely dispose of it."
For guidance on proper disposal of household waste, consumers can visit the government webpage at gov.uk/dispose-household-waste.
Further information, including contact details for Wowcher, can be found at wowcher.co.uk/page/productrecalls.
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In other recall news, various Tower Air Fryers manufactured between January 2022 and April 2023 have been urgently recalled due to a fire risk.
The affected appliances could overheat and ignite during use, posing a safety hazard to consumers.
The OPSS advised those who have purchased the air fryers to "stop using them immediately" and unplug them from power supplies.
The affected models were sold by several major UK retailers, including Tesco, Argos, B&M Bargains, Poundland and Robert Dyas. They were also sold via the Tower Housewares website.
