Hair dryer Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 03, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

Case Number: SR/01714/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate data.

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, issued by the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland, concerns a hair dryer manufactured by Shenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd. The product was notified under the EU Safety Gate system as presenting a serious risk. The recall action was ordered by the authorities and involved the rejection of the product at the border. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

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

3. Hazard Information
The following hazards are explicitly stated in the EU Safety Gate data for this product:
– 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.
– Risk Type as Classified by Notifying Authority: Burns, Fire.
– Risk Level: Serious risk.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not specify specific instructions for consumers who have already purchased this product. The official measure recorded is an import rejection at the border, which prevents the product from entering the market. Consumers who possess this product should refer to the official recall notice or contact the relevant authorities for guidance. The official measure was ordered against the Importer.

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: Unknown (not specified in the recall notice).
– Remedy for Consumers: Not specified in the recall notice. The recorded action (border rejection) prevents further distribution but does not detail a post-sale remedy such as a refund or replacement for consumers who may have already obtained the product.

6. Contact Information
– Official Recall Notice Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098965
– Notifying Country 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.
– Additional Information: No consumer contact phone number, email address, or website is provided in the source data. Consumers seeking further information should consult the official Safety Gate alert page linked above.

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