AliExpress Recalls Foldable Travel Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Hazards; Sold on AliExpress.com
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-04-03). Hazards: electric shock, fall, non compliance. About 80 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 25209 |
| Published | 2025-04-03 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-03 |
| Products | Foldable Travel Hair Dryers |
| Firm named in the title | AliExpress |
| Firms | AliExpress, of San Mateo, California (importer); Shenzhen Electronic Commerce Co. Ltd. (distributor); Yaoyi Electronic Commerce Co. Ltd., of China (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 80 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock, fall, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | AliExpress.com from April 2022 through January 2025 for between $4 and $13. |
Description
This recall involves foldable travel hair dryers. The dryers were sold in blue, pink and purple, and have a red switch with three adjustable gears and an air-collecting nozzle. "Guangmei 3858 hair dryer" is printed on the side of the hair dryer.
Hazard
The handheld hair dryers lack an immersion protection device that can cause death or serious injury due to electrocution or shock hazards if it falls into water when plugged in. The hair dryers are in violation of the federal regulations and present a substantial product hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers and contact AliExpress to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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