Hair dryer removed from online marketplaces over burn risk
EU authorities had online listings removed for this product (Hair dryer) after it was found to pose a burn and electric-shock and fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Hair dryer, curler and straightener. Product sold online, in particular via Wish.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
The product is not adequately insulated. The user has therefore access to live parts and could receive an electric shock Additionally, the appliance does not deliver the announced power, which could lead to overheating in the event of overload. This could cause burns to the user. Moreover, an internal electrical cable is held in place only by a fragile weld. The cable may come off over time, making live parts accessible. This could cause the user to receive an electric shock or a fire due to a short circuit.
What the authorities did
Source
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.