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Product recall · CPSCApril 3, 2025Serious
AliExpress Foldable Travel Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Hazards
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 80
- Recall date
- April 3, 2025
- Brand
- AliExpress, of San Mateo, California
- Made or distributed by
- Shenzhen Electronic Commerce Co. Ltd., Yaoyi Electronic Commerce Co. Ltd., of China
- Injuries reported
- None reported
AliExpress.com from April 2022 through January 2025 for between $4 and $13.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “AliExpress Recalls Foldable Travel Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Hazards; Sold on AliExpress.com”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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