Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 28 Apr 2026
SR/01276/26
Hair dryer stopped at the EU border over fire risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (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
- Grey and pink hair dryer with multiple attachments with an attached power cable. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0D3H8XHY1).
- 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
In the event of airflow getting obstructed during use, the appliance could overheat. Consequently, the heating element may cut out while the motor continues to run, causing the casing to become excessively hot and leading to internal thermal damage. This overheating can ignite nearby object, leading to a risk of fire.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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/01276/26
View official notice ↗
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