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GW Foldable Hair Dryer Hair dryer — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2025-01-31 · China-origin

Hazard: Electric shockOrigin: China

GW Foldable Hair Dryer with electric shock risk

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-01-31
Country of origin	China
Model identifiers	GW-555
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Electric shock
Hazard description	The cable is not properly anchored and the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock.
Non-compliance	Low Voltage Directive; European standard EN 60335
Remedy	Withdrawal of the product from the market. Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/00484/25
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Plug, insulation and creepage vs. rating plate; certification coverage for the exact model.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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