United KingdomA counterfeit “Dyson” hairdryer model HD08 (serial numbers P3D-UK-PGJ5952A & P3D-UK-PGJ6594A; additional identifiers YW080801, KK95586 22/25 & W9191486 3/25) made in Malaysia can be recognised by a misspelled safety warning on the label. It presents a serious fire risk because the plug fuse does not conform to BS 1362, the unit failed to cut off under restricted airflow testing, emitted excessive smoke and interior components began to melt. Imports were rejected at the border and destroyed; consumers are advised to check the warning label on their product.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Counterfeit Dyson Hairdryer presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Hair-Styling (Powered)
Model: HD08
Serial Number: P3D-UK-PGJ5952A & P3D-UK-PGJ6594A
Additional Identifiers: YW080801, KK95586 22/25 & W9191486 3/25
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Product Description: Hairdryer with wall plug. Product claims to be ‘Dyson’ branded but is counterfeit. Consumers are advised to check the warning label on their product – the counterfeit has a misspelled safety warning as pictured.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2410-0131
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire the plug fuse does not conform to the requirements of BS 1362. The fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions, and a non-conforming fuse could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. The product also failed to cut off under restricted airflow testing, emitted excessive amounts of smoke and interior components began to melt.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The official notice
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