A serious safety warning has been issued to consumers regarding a hair styling tool purchased through Wowcher. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is urging users to immediately cease operation of the “Hot Air Styler” due to a significant risk of electric shock.
The recall stems from the product’s dangerous three-pin plug, often referred to as a “clover” style plug. This type of plug fails to comply with crucial safety regulations, specifically the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Details of the Recalled Product:
- Product Name: TP-5+1 Hot Air Styler
- Type: Electrical Appliances and Equipment – Hair Styler
- Wowcher Listing Names: ‘Just Gift Direct – Dyson Inspired Multi-Styler Tool’ and ‘Obero International Ltd – 5 in 1 Hot Air Hair Styler’
- Sales Period: December 7, 2024 to March 8, 2025 and February 20, 2024 to March 20, 2024
- Country of Origin: Unknown
- Description: A hot air brush for hair styling featuring a black power supply cord and the problematic three-pin plug, accompanied by five interchangeable attachments designed for drying, curling, and brushing.
As stated by the OPSS:
“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.”
Wowcher has initiated a recall of the product from its customers. The OPSS strongly advises consumers to discontinue use immediately and ensure safe disposal.
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Additional details, including contact information for Wowcher, can be found at wowcher.co.uk/page/productrecalls.
Recent Recall News: In other safety updates, a separate urgent recall has been issued for certain Tower Air Fryers manufactured between January 2022 and April 2023 due to a potential fire hazard. These appliances may overheat and ignite during operation, posing a risk to consumer safety.
The OPSS advises that anyone who purchased these air fryers should “stop using them immediately” and disconnect them from the power supply. The affected models were sold through major retailers including Tesco, Argos, B&M Bargains, Poundland, Robert Dyas, and on the Tower Housewares website.
