Hair straightener Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 22, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Hair straightener

Brand: *KEMEI*

Country: France

Hazards: Choking Hazard, Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01237/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Hair straightener
Brand *KEMEI*
Country France
Case Number SR/01237/26
Hazard Choking Hazard, Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Here is the factual recall information record based on the provided EU Safety Gate data.

Recall Information Record
Database: Consumer Safety (EU Safety Gate)
Record ID: SR/01237/26
Date of Entry: 09/03/2026

1. Recall Summary
This record concerns a hair straightener product sold under the brand *KEMEI*. The product was notified by France as posing serious risks of electric shock and choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. The notified measure is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace where it was sold.

2. Affected Products
– Product Type: Hair straightener / curler
– Brand: *KEMEI*
– Model / Type Number: KM-2212
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: France
– Sales Channel: The product was sold online, in particular via eBay (product identifier: 365735966250).

3. Hazard Information
The following hazards are explicitly identified in the source data:
– Electric Shock: Internal wires can become detached and touch the metal plate, exposing the user to electric shock. If the power cable touches the hot plate, it may be damaged and pose an electrical hazard. The insulation between the live components and the metal plate is insufficient, increasing the risk of electric shock.
– Choking: A decorative part of the hair straightener (the screw cover) can easily be detached and could be swallowed by a child.
– Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

4. Consumer Action Required
The source data specifies that the measure taken is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. No specific instructions for consumers who have already purchased the product are provided in the source data. Consumers who own this product should exercise caution due to the identified electric shock and choking hazards.

5. Official Remedy
– Type of Measure: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.
– Date of Entry into Force: 09/03/2026.
– Remedy for Consumers: Not specified in the recall notice. The source data does not state whether a refund, replacement, or other remedy is offered to consumers.

6. Contact Information
– Case Number: SR/01237/26
– Reference Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098615
– Notifying Country: France
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for Recall: Not specified in the recall notice.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Hair straightener?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01237/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Hair straightener?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Hair straightener?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What if my child has already used this product?

A: Check for any signs of injury. Monitor closely and contact a healthcare provider if concerned.

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Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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