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Year: 2021
Date: 4 May, 2021
Offence Group: safety-related offences
Offence Type: product safety violation
Violation Description: A consignment of hair straighteners entering the UK through London Heathrow Airport was detained in relation to breaches of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Evidence was given in court that the importer did not take responsibility for the safety of the products, did not undertake necessary safety checks, and failed to provide consumers with appropriate contact details.
Action Type: agency action
Agency: Office for Product Safety and Standards
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