CPSC2025-04-03
AliExpress Recalls Mini 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 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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
AliExpress.com from May 2023 through November 2024 for between $1 and $7.
Affected count
About 50
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Mini 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 AliExpress Buyer's 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-Mini-Travel-Hair-Dryers-Due-to-Electrocution-and-Shock-Hazards-Sold-on-AliExpress-comDon't want to check this manually?
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