Safety warning Medium risk 4 February 2022

Hair Dryer With Diffuser Household Hot & Cold Air Hair Dryer home Appliances High Power Negative Ionic Anti-static Modeling Tool

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Hair Dryer With Diffuser Household Hot & Cold Air Hair Dryer home Appliances High Power Negative Ionic Anti-static Modeling Tool
Photo: official notice
Affected
Silver hair dryer packaged in a white carboard box containing an image of the product
The problem
The product presents a risk of electric shock as it does not bear a UK plug compliant with BS1363, and there is easy access to live parts.
What to do
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair dryer
AliExpress item number 005001671720517
Country of Origin China
Product description Silver hair dryer packaged in a white carboard box containing an image of the product
Product Report and Image Link to Product Report and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a risk of electric shock as it does not bear a UK plug compliant with BS1363. The adapter has unshuttered plug pin apertures so a person can touch a part of the product that is at high voltage and then receive an electric shock and may be electrocuted. The product does not comply with the marking requirements of the relevant standard.

The product does not comply with the Electrical Equipment Safety Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2111-0216

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 4 February 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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