Stopped at the border
Voluntary measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 19 Aug 2026
SR/02335/26
Hair dryer stopped at the EU border over electric-shock risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Hair dryer) after it was found to pose an electric-shock risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Light pink and blue foldable hairdryer with cable and plug.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
Electric shock
The build quality of the product is insufficient. Live parts are accessible. Users may receive an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02335/26
View official notice ↗
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