Foldable Travel Hair Dryers Recall — HIGH Severity
AliExpress · Recalled April 3, 2025 · Electrical & Lighting
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Last verified: April 3, 2025
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.
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.
Reported Injuries
No injuries have been reported as of the recall date.
What You Should 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 [email protected] or by replying to the recall email sent by AliExpress. AliExpress is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Manufacturer Contact
AliExpress online service at https://helpcenter.aliexpress.com/s/BuyerHelp/home?language=en_US&m_station=BuyerHelp, email at [email protected], 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.
Recall Details
Units sold: About 80
Sold at: AliExpress.com from April 2022 through January 2025 for between $4 and $13.
Manufactured by: AliExpress, of San Mateo, California
Country of origin: China
Source
This recall information is sourced from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Recall date: April 3, 2025. CPSC Recall Number: 25209.