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🧸 Product HU December 18, 2020

Gemei — PROFESSIONAL HAIR DRYER

Pink and white foldable hair dryer.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Gemei — PROFESSIONAL HAIR DRYER
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: 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 distance between the heater and the safety grille is less than required. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required and the live pins of the mains supply plug are accessible during connecting. The user may touch the live parts and receive an electric shock.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 1819221888815
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1988 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 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? This is a hair dryer made by Gemei. It can overheat, catch fire, or give you an electric shock.

What's happening? The dryer has no safety cut-off for heat. Its plastic case can burn. The plug is too small and unsafe.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this 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 need help finding a safe hair dryer.

🤖 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)
Gemei
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: 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 distance between the heater and the safety grille is less than required. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required and the live pins of the mains supply plug are accessible during connecting. The user may touch the live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 18, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002677

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Gemei — PROFESSIONAL HAIR DRYER. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: 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 c...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 18, 2020 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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