*KEMEI* hair straightener removed from online marketplaces over choking risk
EU authorities had online listings removed for this product (*KEMEI* hair straightener) after it was found to pose a choking and electric-shock risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Hair straightener. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (product identifier: 365735966250).
- Brand
- *KEMEI*
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
Internal wires can become detached and touch the metal plate, exposing the user to electric shock. Moreover, if the power cable touches the hot plate, it may be damaged and pose an electrical hazard. Furthermore, the insulation between the live components and the metal plate is insufficient, increasing the risk of electric shock. Additionally, a decorative part of the hair straightener (the screw cover) can easily be detached and could be swallowed by a child.
What the authorities did
Source
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.