Listing removed online
Voluntary measure
Notified by Estonia
Published 19 Feb 2026
SR/00579/26
Techwood hair straightener removed from online marketplaces over environmental risk
EU authorities had online listings removed for this product (Techwood hair straightener) after it was found to pose an environmental risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Black hair straightener. Product sold online, in particular via Frogest OÜ.
- Brand
- Techwood
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Unknown
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
Environment
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 28% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
What the authorities did
Measure
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Estonia
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00579/26
View official notice ↗
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