FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2410-0131 Counterfeit Dyson Hairdryer
Hairdryer with wall plug. Product claims to be ‘Dyson’ branded but is counterfeit. Consumers are advised to check the warning label on their product – the counterfeit has a misspelled safety warning as pictured.
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire the plug fuse does not conform to the requirements of BS 1362. The fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions, and a non-conforming fuse could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. The product also failed to cut off under restricted airflow testing, emitted excessive amounts of smoke and interior components began to melt.
What the notice records
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Identify the product
Product details
- Product
- Counterfeit Dyson Hairdryer
- Brand
- Not provided
- Models
- Not provided
- Product type
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Hair-Styling (Powered)
- Seller or shop
- Unknown
- Country of origin
- Malaysia
- Measure
- Destruction of the product
- Notified by
- Local Authority Trading Standards
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