Safety warning Serious risk 12 February 2021

Kemei KM-2600 Hair Clippers

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Kemei KM-2600 Hair Clippers
Photo: official notice
Affected
Dark red cordless hair clippers with 2-pin plug charger and 3-pin UK adaptor packaged in brown cardboard packaging. Kemei branded.
The problem
Product presents a serious risk of electric shock as product is supplied with an unshuttered two-pin plug and three-pin adaptor.
What to do
The listings have been taken down. If you bought one, stop using it and contact the seller for a refund.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Adaptors, Plugs and Sockets – Hair Clippers
Model KM-2600
ASIN X0017B57DT
Country of Origin China
Product description Dark red cordless hair clippers with 2-pin plug charger and 3-pin UK adaptor packaged in brown cardboard packaging. Kemei branded.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product is supplied with a two-pin plug and three-pin adaptor which is not shuttered, does not contain a fuse, and does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS1363. When in use, the adaptor poses a serious risk of electric shock.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import was rejected at the border.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2102-0067

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 12 February 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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