*CRAST* hair straightener subject to a consumer warning over burn risk
EU authorities issued a consumer warning about this product (*CRAST* hair straightener) after it was found to pose a burn 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 Temu (product identifier: 601099519143476), Amazon and eBay.
- Brand
- *CRAST*
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
There is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between circuits and the product has insufficient insulation. The user can access live parts and receive an electric shock. Additionally, if the power cable touches the metal plate, it may be damaged and pose an electrical hazard. Moreover, the handle of the product can overheat and cause burns to the user.
What the authorities did
Source
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 02:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.