CPSC2025-04-03
AliExpress Recalls Foldable Travel Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Hazards; Sold on AliExpress.com
AliExpress, of San Mateo, California
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.
Sold at
AliExpress.com from April 2022 through January 2025 for between $4 and $13.
Affected count
About 80
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Foldable Travel Hair Dryers
Consumer contact
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 Ali Express Help Center or at www.aliexpress.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/AliExpress-Recalls-Foldable-Travel-Hair-Dryers-Due-to-Electrocution-and-Shock-Hazards-Sold-on-AliExpress-comDon't want to check this manually?
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