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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC August 7, 2026

Shoes Dryer for Sports

An electric shoe and boot dryer with attached wall plug.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Shoes Dryer for Sports
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The product's plug does not fit the size and dimensional requirements and does not include a fuse. Moreover, the plug pins are too short and too close to the periphery of the plug. The plug could therefore overheat and catch 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 34 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
13 days in total
August 8, 2026 August 21, 2026

What is this? A shoe dryer that plugs into the wall. It is an electrical item that can get hot.

What's happening? The plug on this shoe dryer is unsafe. It does not fit well and may overheat. This could start a fire.

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

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a shop or an electrician for help. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried.

🤖 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 product's plug does not fit the size and dimensional requirements and does not include a fuse. Moreover, the plug pins are too short and too close to the periphery of the plug. The plug could therefore overheat and catch fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
August 7, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099645

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What is this product recall alert about?
Shoes Dryer for Sports. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product's plug does not fit the size and dimensional requirements and does not include a fuse. Moreover, the plug pins are too short and too close to the periphery of the plug. The...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 7, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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