AliExpress · Recalled
AliExpress Recalls Mini Travel Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Hazards; Sold on AliExpress.com
The handheld hair dryers lack an immersion protection device and can cause death or serious injury due to electrocution or shock if the hair dryers fall into water when plugged in. The hair dryers are in violation of the federal regulations and present a substantial product hazard.
- Units
- About 50
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1–$7
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves XZT Huizhou's compact mini hair dryers. The foldable dryers were sold in blue, green, pink and white, and have a white switch with two gear settings and a thermostatic function. "Fashion Hair Dryer" and an image of two animal faces appear on the side of the hair dryer next to a white button with "OK" embossed on it.
The file
- Sold at
- AliExpress.com from May 2023 through November 2024 for between $1 and $7.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- AliExpress, of San Mateo, California, Huizhou Bailitong Electronics Co. Ltd., dba XZT Huizhou, of China
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryer and contact AliExpress to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the recalled hair dryer by cutting the cord and disposing of it. Consumers must send a photo of the destroyed hair dryer to us_product_recall@aliexpress.com, or by replying to the recall email sent by AliExpress. AliExpress is contacting all known purchasers directly.
AliExpress online service at https://helpcenter.aliexpress.com/s/BuyerHelp/home?language=en_US&m_station=BuyerHelp, email at us_product_recall@aliexpress.com, or online at AliExpress Buyer's Help Center or at www.aliexpress.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
