AliExpress Recalls Mini Travel Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Hazards; Sold on AliExpress.com

AliExpress Recalls Mini Travel Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Hazards; Sold on AliExpress.com

Product details

Risk typeThe handheld hair dryers lack an immersion protection device and can cause death or serious injury due to electrocution or shock if the hair dryers fall into water when plugged in. The hair dryers are in violation of the federal regulations and present a substantial product hazard.
Country of originChina
Units affectedAbout 50
Sold atAliExpress.com from May 2023 through November 2024 for between $1 and $7.
Recall number25210
PublishedApril 3, 2025

The hazard

The handheld hair dryers lack an immersion protection device and can cause death or serious injury due to electrocution or shock if the hair dryers fall into water when plugged in. The hair dryers are in violation of the federal regulations and present a substantial product hazard.

Product description

This recall involves XZT Huizhou's compact mini hair dryers. The foldable dryers were sold in blue, green, pink and white, and have a white switch with two gear settings and a thermostatic function. "Fashion Hair Dryer" and an image of two animal faces appear on the side of the hair dryer next to a white button with "OK" embossed on it.

Measures taken

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

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