Hair dryer Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | June 30, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Hair dryer

Brand: Shenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd

Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Fire Hazard, Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01714/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Hair dryer
Brand Shenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd
Country United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Case Number SR/01714/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Fire Hazard, Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record
Database: EU Safety Gate
Record ID: SR/01714/26
Date of Entry: Based on source data

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1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, published on the EU Safety Gate system, concerns a hair dryer manufactured by Shenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd. The product was notified by the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland. The notification indicates that the product poses a risk of burns and fire due to a design flaw that allows the motor to continue operating when airflow is restricted, potentially leading to overheating and ignition. Additionally, the external surfaces of the product may reach excessive temperatures. The product was found to be non-compliant with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. The measure ordered was import rejection at the border.

2. Affected Products
– Product Type: Hair dryer
– Brand: Shenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd
– Model Name/Number: IN11-B001
– Description: Hair dryer with attached wall plug.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The following hazards are explicitly identified in the source data:
– Fire Hazard: The motor continues to operate when airflow is restricted. This could lead to the product overheating and catching fire.
– Burn Hazard: The external surfaces may reach excessive temperatures.
– Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

4. Consumer Action Required
The source data does not provide specific instructions for consumers regarding action to take if they are in possession of this product. The official measure recorded is an import rejection at the border, which typically prevents the product from entering the market. Consumers who have purchased this product should consult the official EU Safety Gate alert (reference provided below) or contact the relevant national authority in their country for guidance.

5. Official Remedy
– Type of Measure: Import rejected at border.
– Economic Operator to whom measure was ordered: Importer.
– Date of entry into force of measure: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Remedy for consumers: Not specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098965
– Case Number: SR/01714/26
– Notifying Authority: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Manufacturer: Shenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd (People’s Republic of China)
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Consumer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Hair dryer?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01714/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Hair dryer?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Hair dryer?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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