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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC DE March 13, 2026

Leafless Hair Dryer

Leafless hair dryer with an attached wall plug.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Leafless Hair Dryer
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The plug fuse has insufficient granular filler, and the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements. As a result, the plug may overheat and/or explode. There is a risk of fire.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
  • (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 75 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
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? A hair dryer made in China may have a plug that can get too hot or even burst. This can start a fire.

What's happening? Some of these hair dryers have plugs that do not meet safety rules. The plug may overheat or explode.

Does this affect me? If you own this hair dryer in the UK or Germany, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the hair dryer right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe replacement.

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The plug fuse has insufficient granular filler, and the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements. As a result, the plug may overheat and/or explode. There is a risk of fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098143

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What is this product recall alert about?
Leafless Hair Dryer. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The plug fuse has insufficient granular filler, and the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements. As a result, the plug may overheat and/or explode. There is a risk of fire...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 13, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC and Germany.
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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