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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC June 5, 2026

Shoe dryer

A white electric drying machine for footwear.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Shoe dryer
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The plug fuse does not meet the dimensional requirements. Under fault conditions the plug may overheat and ignite, causing a fire. Moreover, the plug face also does not meet the dimensional requirements. The live and neutral pins are too close to the periphery. If there is a surge in the current or a fault with the product, the plug may overheat and ignite, causing a fire.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
📈 Timeline
5 days active so far
June 6, 2026 June 10, 2026

What is this? A shoe dryer is an electrical device that dries shoes using heat. Some of these devices have plugs that do not meet safety rules.

What's happening? The plug on some shoe dryers may overheat and start a fire. The pins on the plug are too close to the edge.

Does this affect me? If you own a shoe dryer, check the plug for overheating or damage. This problem is found in some models.

What should I do? Stop using the shoe 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The plug fuse does not meet the dimensional requirements. Under fault conditions the plug may overheat and ignite, causing a fire. Moreover, the plug face also does not meet the dimensional requirements. The live and neutral pins are too close to the periphery. If there is a surge in the current or a fault with the product, the plug may overheat and ignite, causing a fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 5, 2026
Last refreshed by us
9 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099059

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What is this product recall alert about?
Shoe dryer. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The plug fuse does not meet the dimensional requirements. Under fault conditions the plug may overheat and ignite, causing a fire. Moreover, the plug face also does not meet the dimen...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 5, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
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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