Destroyed
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 4 Mar 2026
SR/00693/26
Counterfeit Dyson hair dryer ordered destroyed over fire risk
EU authorities ordered the destruction of this product (Counterfeit Dyson hair dryer) after it was found to pose a fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Counterfeit Dyson hair dryer with wall plug.
- Brand
- Counterfeit Dyson
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Malaysia
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
Fire
The plug fuse may fail to operate, leading to the plug overheating and/or exploding, which can cause a fire. Moreover, the fails to cut off under restricted airflow testing, which leads to the emission of excessive amounts of smoke and interior components may melt.
This product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Destruction of the product
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00693/26
View official notice ↗
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