Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 9 Jun 2026
SR/01714/26
Shenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd hair dryer stopped at the EU border over burn risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Shenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd hair dryer) after it was found to pose a burn and fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Hair dryer with attached wall plug.
- Brand
- Shenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd
- 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
BurnsFire
The motor continues to operate when airflow is restricted. This could lead to the product overheating and catching fire. Moreover, the external surfaces may reach excessive temperatures.
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/01714/26
View official notice ↗
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