United KingdomShenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd hair dryer model IN11-B001 (Amazon ASIN B0DGSLPP97), a plug‑attached hair dryer packaged in a white cardboard box, is affected. It was withdrawn and import rejected because the motor can keep running when airflow is restricted, risking fire, with excessive external temperatures measured and inadequate labelling and marking.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Shenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd Hair Dryer IN11-B001 presenting a risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair-Aids (Powered)
Brand: Shenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd
Model: IN11-B001
Amazon ASIN: B0DGSLPP97
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A hair dryer with wall plug attached, packaged in white cardboard box.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2603-0026
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the motor continues to operate when airflow is restricted. This could lead to the product overheating and catching fire. Excessive temperatures were also measured on external surfaces, and improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and withdrawn from the market.
The official notice
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