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Super Hair Dryer — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireMar 6, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Super Hair Dryer — fire risk

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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as the fuse had insecurely fixed endcaps. Under fault conditions, the fuse may not operate effectively and could lead to the product overheating and igniting, causing a fire. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A hair dryer with attached wall plug. The product also includes a changeable attachment for the front.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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