Foldable Travel Hair Dryers Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 22, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
On April 3, 2025, AliExpress, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of foldable travel hair dryers. The recall was initiated because the hair dryers lack an immersion protection device, which can cause death or serious injury due to electrocution or shock hazards if the device falls into water while plugged in. The products are in violation of federal regulations and present a substantial product hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Affected Products
The recall involves foldable travel hair dryers sold in blue, pink, and purple colors. Each unit features a red switch with three adjustable gears and an air-collecting nozzle. The text “Guangmei 3858 hair dryer” is printed on the side of the hair dryer. Approximately 80 units were sold. The hair dryers were manufactured in China. The products were sold exclusively on AliExpress.com from April 2022 through January 2025, with prices ranging between $4 and $13. The distributor is Shenzhen Electronic Commerce Co. Ltd., and the importer is AliExpress, of San Mateo, California. The manufacturer country is China. No model numbers, UPCs, or specific product types were provided in the recall notice.

Hazard Information
The recalled hair dryers lack an immersion protection device. According to the recall notice, this absence creates a risk of electrocution or shock hazard if the hair dryer falls into water while it is plugged in. The product is described as being in violation of federal regulations and presenting a substantial product hazard. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers who purchased the recalled hair dryers should immediately unplug the device and stop using it. Consumers are instructed to destroy the hair dryer by cutting the power cord and disposing of the unit. After destroying the product, consumers must take a photograph of the destroyed hair dryer and send that photo to AliExpress via email at us_product_recall@aliexpress.com or by replying directly to the recall email sent by AliExpress. AliExpress is contacting all known purchasers directly regarding this recall.

Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a full refund. After submitting a photo of the destroyed hair dryer, consumers will receive a full refund from AliExpress. No other remedy options (such as replacement or repair) are listed in the recall notice.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact AliExpress online service at the AliExpress Help Center (https://helpcenter.aliexpress.com/s/BuyerHelp/home?language=en_US&m_station=BuyerHelp). Alternatively, consumers can email the company at us_product_recall@aliexpress.com. Additional information is available on the AliExpress website by clicking on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page. The recall notice does not provide a telephone number or physical mailing address for consumer inquiries.

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