CPSCGeneral Alert
AliExpress Recalls Foldable Travel Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Ha...
Published: April 3, 2025Recall ID: 25209Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Foldable Travel Hair Dryers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/AliExpress-Recalls-Foldable-Travel-Hair-Dryers-Due-to-Electrocution-and-Shock-Hazards-Sold-on-AliExpress-com |
| Title | AliExpress Recalls Foldable Travel Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Hazards; Sold on AliExpress.com |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dryer-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled hair dryers - purple and blue |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dryer-2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled hair dryer - pink |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Foldable Travel Hair Dryers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 80 |
| Recall I D | 10226 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | AliExpress, of San Mateo, California |
| Retailers › Name | AliExpress.com from April 2022 through January 2025 for between $4 and $13. |
| Recall Date | 2025-04-03T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › 1 › Name | Shenzhen Electronic Commerce Co. Ltd. |
| Distributors › 2 › Name | Yaoyi Electronic Commerce Co. Ltd., of China |
| Recall Number | 25209 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |