The irons are counterfeit versions of the top-rated ghd brand's Hot Pink styler, a special limited edition which was sold in October this year to promote Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Traditional black ghd stylers are also known to have been faked.
Tests have shown that the fakes are made from inferior materials, with a risk of electrocution to users because of the poor quality construction and lack of safety checks.
Peter Astley, from Trading Standards North West said: "We have had a number of reports from trading standards officers across the region that fake straightening irons are being sold.
"They have cropped up at markets as well as hair salons and we believe that whoever is supplying these items may be approaching unsuspecting hair salons as well.
"These fake items are being passed off to the unsuspecting buyer as genuine ghd stylers that are meant to support research into breast cancer."
The fake stylers look just like the real thing, including special holograms and packaging.
Anybody who suspects they have bought counterfeit hair straighteners should visit the ghd website at ghdhair.com/uk/customer-care/counterfeit and register their product - ghd will then be able to check if it is genuine. The website also identifies registered stockists of authentic ghd products.
Genuine ghd hair stylers cost approximately £100 to £155 and are only sold through authorised websites and salons.
Counterfeits are typically sold for between £60 and £100 at car boot sales, market stalls and in some cases by salons who have bought them from individuals who have visited their premises.
Mr Astley said: "Once again, this proves the adage that if a deal seems too good to be true, then it probably is.
"Clearly, people think they are getting a bargain, but often find themselves out of pocket when the straightener falls to bits and there is no-one they can take it back to.
"To make matters worse, the straightener could well be electrically unsafe"
He added: "We urgently need to trace the source of these hair straighteners before someone is electrocuted.
"We would ask anyone who is offered such items to let Consumer Direct know on 08454 04 05 06." Tweet
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I'm wondering if my Husband got one for me, he keeps asking me have I got Curly Tongues.
GHD are notorious for claiming "FAKE" at absolutely anything that they haven't sold you directly or through one of their official stockists. Even to the point where you can't sell a genuine iron, bought from them, on eBay as second hand without getting solicitors letters demanding damages! Don't even think of buying them from overseas.. Yes I am sure there are counterfeit items available, but GHD cry wolf so often that they risk being ignored.
I´ve got GHD´s, and an 8 quid pair from Boots. Difference? Zilch. All made in China.