Shoppers have been warned that two hair straighteners sold at TK Maxx and HomeSense “present a risk of fire”.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued the alert after discovering the products contained “counterfeit” components.
Elgetec Mini Salon Travel Hair Straightener and Platinum Pro Salon Ceramic Hair Straightener sold by TK Maxx and HomeSense
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair Straighteners
Brand: Elgetec
Model: Mini and Platinum Pro
Barcodes: 7426978603198 (Mini) and 7426978603181 (Platinum Pro)
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Ceramic hair straighteners manufactured by Adrian Pearson Agencies Limited and sold by TK Maxx and HomeSense between January 2019 and December 2022. Products are sold in a black box with silver and white lettering.
Elgetec Mini and Platinum Pro hair straighteners have been recalled due to safety concerns
TK Maxx
While the risk level has been determined as “low”, shoppers have been urged to return the affected items to a TK Maxx or HomeSense store.
Shoppers will receive a full refund or replacement upon returning the items.
The OPSS stated: “The product presents a risk of fire because the plug, fuse and cables are counterfeit, and are not of sufficient quality to protect against risks of overheating, fire or electric shock.”
Both hair straighteners fail to comply with both the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
For further information, customers can contact TK Maxx and HomeSense customer service via [email protected].
UK customers can call 01923 473561, and Republic of Ireland customers can call 01 2476126.
Further details can be accessed on the TK Maxx recall page. In an official recall notice, TK Maxx told customers: “We are recalling the Elgetec branded hair straighteners due to a safety issue. These products do not meet the safety requirements and pose a risk of fire or explosion.
“If you have bought any of above products, please stop using them immediately and return them to any TK Maxx or Homesense store.”
Shoppers were urged to tell their friends and family about this recall.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2502-0115
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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