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Hair Straightener WT-056 with Black Protective Glove — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2025-05-28

Hazard: Electric shock

Hair Straightener WT-056 with Black Protective Glove for electric shock risk

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-05-28
Model identifiers	Model: RC01/WT-056; TikTok listing name: “2 in 1 Hair Straightener, Mini Hair Straightening; Machine, Hair Styling Tool for Women & Girls, Professional Hair Styling Tool for Home & Salon Use”
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Electric shock
Hazard description	The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the fuse is below the minimum specified length and is incorrectly rated. Under fault conditions, the fuse may not provide the required protection and the appliance could short-circuit, presenting a risk of electric shock. The product also contains insulation wiring which is in contact with unearthed, accessible metal parts.
Non-compliance	Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016; Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994
Remedy	The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (TikTok).
Recall number	2505-0132
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Plug, insulation and creepage vs. rating plate; certification coverage for the exact model.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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