Counterfeit copies of special edition GHD hair straightening irons are said to be putting a charity campaign at risk as well as putting users of the fake straighteners at risk.
GHD straighteners are hugely popular styling products amongst women, and will undoubtedly be at the top of many a Christmas wish list this year. Many women will be wanting the special edition pink GHD straightening irons, which not only look sleek, cool, and modern, combing a great look with the quality and results that GHD straighteners have become known for, but also help to raise money for breast cancer charities.
The popularity and high price of GHD straighteners has spawned many counterfeit websites and even street seller, who have been selling fake copies of the popular iron for a fraction of the price of the real thing, making consumers believe that they are getting a great deal when in fact they are buying something that is potentially dangerous. It has now been reported that with Christmas fast approaching fake versions of the pink special edition GHD iron are now appearing on the streets as well.
Christmas shoppers will undoubtedly be looking to save some money this year, but industry officials are warning not to fall for these fake straightening irons, as not only are they ineffective but they could also prove to be very dangerous. With the pink straightening irons in particular counterfeiters are putting both the consumer at risk as well as taking money out of the hands of the charities.
One official said: “This criminal activity and blatant disregard for intellectual property rights has been a particular problem since February of this year and shows no signs of coming to an end, if anything the problem is getting worse. I think it is disgusting that these operators are now even counterfeiting the pink ghds, which is literally taking money from a charity that is helping to fund life-saving research.”
Source - Wigan Today