Hairdryer - Intelligent design

The distance between the heater and the safety grille is less than required. The mains cable is not properly protected against pulling and twisting. The insulation and size of the pins of the mains plug are inappropriate, leaving live parts accessible. The user may touch the live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the European standard EN 60335.

Published: 03 December 2021
Notifying authority: Hungary
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer. Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product. Date of entry into force: 08/11/2021 · Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 08/11/2021

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/01637/21
Model: 2600
Check-digit validated barcodes: 6902105050130

Classification

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Risk type: Electric shock
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

White plastic-covered hair dryer with 2 speeds and 3 temperature settings.