Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 6 Mar 2026
SR/00710/26
Hairdryer stopped at the EU border over fire risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Hairdryer) 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
- Leafless hair dryer with an attached wall plug.
- 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
Fire
The plug fuse has insufficient granular filler, and the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements. As a result, the plug may overheat and/or explode. There is a risk of fire.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00710/26
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