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Budget Hair Dryer Sparks Fire Fears
12 Mar
Summary
- Hair dryer recalled due to serious fire hazard risk.
- Product had insufficient filler within its fuse.
- Plug dimensions also failed safety regulations.

An AIUNAOM branded hair dryer is facing an urgent recall due to significant fire safety concerns. Regulatory bodies have identified the beauty product as a serious risk, primarily due to insufficient filler material within its fuse. This crucial component prevents ignition if the device overheats or malfunctions.
The product's plug dimensions have also been flagged for non-compliance with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Consequently, the hair dryer has been prohibited from entering the country at border control and has been removed from sale on Amazon. Any units already in circulation are scheduled for destruction, underscoring the severity of the safety issues.




