Hand dryer Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record for the consumer safety database.

Recall Information Record
Database: EU Safety Gate
Record ID: SR/01369/26
Date of Entry: Based on measure effective 16/03/2026

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1. Recall Summary

This recall notice, issued by the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland, concerns the Modundry Automatic Hand Dryer (model GSQ-M-798ABS-S). The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon. The recall was initiated due to the product failing to meet safety requirements under the Low Voltage Directive. The measure taken was an import rejection at the border, effective 16/03/2026.

2. Affected Products

– Product: Hand dryer (wall-mounting type with attached wall plug)
– Brand: Modundry
– Name: Automatic Hand Dryer
– Type/Model Number: GSQ-M-798ABS-S
– 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
– Distribution: Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

The following hazards are explicitly identified in the recall notice:

– Fire Hazard: The product is supplied with a plug which does not contain a fuse link. The absence of this fuse could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Additionally, the separate adaptor supplied with the product does not meet dimensional requirements, leading to a risk of fire.
– Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
– Risk Classification: The risk is classified as “Serious risk” by the notifying authority.

*Note: The source data header lists “Chemical Risk” and “Electric Shock Hazard” as categories, but the specific “danger” text in the recall notice only describes the fire risk related to the missing fuse link and the non-compliant adaptor. No chemical risk or electric shock hazard is described in the provided danger text.*

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice specifies that the measure was ordered against the Importer. The specific action required for consumers who have purchased this product is not detailed in the provided source data. Consumers should check the official EU Safety Gate alert (reference below) for any updated consumer-level instructions or contact the seller/importer for guidance.

5. Official Remedy

The official measure ordered by the authorities is:
– Type of Measure: Import rejected at border.
– Type of Economic Operator to whom the measure was ordered: Importer.
– Date of Entry into Force: 16/03/2026.

This measure prevents the product from entering the market. Information regarding a specific remedy for consumers who already purchased the product (e.g., refund, replacement) is not specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information

– Case Number: SR/01369/26
– Official EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098773
– Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Product Images: Available via the EU Safety Gate alert at the following links:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11006862
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11006863
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11006864

*Note: No specific company recall code, phone number, or email address for the manufacturer or importer is provided in the source data.*

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