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Lifestance Wax Warmer Hair Removal Kit — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2026-05-18

Hazard: Electric Shock

Lifestance Wax Warmer Hair Removal Kit, electric shock hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-05-18
Retailer	Amazon – The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
Model identifiers	Models: White - LCDWAXKIT-05, Black - LCDWAXKIT-02; Amazon ASINs: X001ZCU17R - B0CXNVXJFS
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Electric Shock
Hazard description	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.
Non-compliance	Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
Remedy	The import has been rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Recall number	2605-0048
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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