United KingdomLifestance Wax Warmer Hair Removal Kit (brand Lifestance), models White LCDWAXKIT-05 and Black LCDWAXKIT-02, sold in black or white (Amazon ASINs X001ZCU17R and B0CXNVXJFS), is affected. It was recalled because it presents a high risk of electric shock due to inadequate earthing and externally accessible metal parts and does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. The import was rejected at the border and the online marketplace listing has been removed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Lifestance Wax Warmer Hair Removal Kit presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Melter (Powered)
Brand: Lifestance
Models: White - LCDWAXKIT-05, Black - LCDWAXKIT-02
Amazon ASINs: X001ZCU17R - B0CXNVXJFS
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Wax warming kit with attached wall plugs, available in black or white.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2605-0048
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed and has externally accessible metal parts. If the product has a fault or the insulation breaks down, the product could become live and shock the user. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The official notice
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