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Small Caring Hairdryer — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockAug 4, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Small Caring Hairdryer — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Small Caring Hairdryer — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because live parts are accessible by hand. The plug, fuse and cable were found to be counterfeit, and the product was missing required markings and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A light pink and blue foldable hairdryer with cable and plug.

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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