Is DALING — Folding hair dryer recalled? — Product safety alert in Hungary (Mar 2021)

DALING — Folding hair dryer

Foldable hair dryer pink and white.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source

Risk level: Serious risk
Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard: The mains cable is too thin. The hair dryer does not have a thermal cut-out device. The plastic material of the casing is combustible. The hair dryer can overheat and catch fire during use causing burns to the user. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required and the live pins of the mains supply plug are accessible during connecting and user may receive an electric shock.
Origin: People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

▸ (to: Importer) Import rejected at border

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 2019 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

120 days in total

May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026

Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A hair dryer made by DALING can overheat, catch fire, or give an electric shock. Its thin cord and missing safety parts are the main problems.

What's happening? This hair dryer can get too hot while you use it. The plug is also unsafe and may shock you.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this DALING hair dryer in Hungary, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you have any burns or shocks. Return it to where you bought it for a refund.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Brand(s) / product name(s)

DALING

Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The mains cable is too thin. The hair dryer does not have a thermal cut-out device. The plastic material of the casing is combustible. The hair dryer can overheat and catch fire during use causing burns to the user. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required and the live pins of the mains supply plug are accessible during connecting and user may receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published

March 5, 2021

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003300

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

DALING — Folding hair dryer. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The mains cable is too thin. The hair dryer does not have a thermal cut-out device. The plastic material of the casing is combustible. The hair dryer can overhea...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on March 5, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to Hungary.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.

▸ What should I do?

If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.

▸ Where can I find the official notice?

The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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