CPSC recall · Reported April 3, 2025
AliExpress Recalls Foldable Travel Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Hazards; Sold on AliExpress.com
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. T…
Shenzhen Electronic Commerce Co. Ltd. recalled This recall involves foldable travel hair dryers. The dryers were sold in blue, pink and ….
AliExpress Recalls Foldable Travel Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Hazards; So… was recalled by Shenzhen Electronic Commerce Co. Ltd. in April 3, 2025. Reason: The handheld hair dryers lack an immersion protection device that can cause death or serious injury due to el…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers and contact A…. Verify recall #25209 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Shenzhen Electronic Commerce Co. Ltd. issued this CPSC recall-The handheld hair dryers lack an immersion protection device that can cause death or serious injury due to el….
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- April 3, 2025
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #25209 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 25209 |
| Date reported | April 3, 2025 |
| Date initiated | April 3, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Shenzhen Electronic Commerce Co. Ltd. |
| Affected scope | About 80 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers and contact AliExpress to receive a full refund. Cons…
- Check the recall number (25209) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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