Recalls › United Kingdom › Leafless Hair Dryer

Leafless Hair Dryer — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2026-01-15

Hazard: Fire

Leafless Hair Dryer for fire hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-01-15
Model identifiers	Model: YM42
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Fire
Hazard description	The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse has insufficient granular filler, and the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. A correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product documentation and marking.
Non-compliance	Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016; Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994
Remedy	The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Recall number	2601-0115
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	Cell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

🚨 Delisted or named by a regulator? Leave your details and situation — we'll assess and get back to you. Contact us →

General guidance only — not compliance or legal advice; the official notice and applicable law prevail.

Get overseas recalls that matter to you (China-origin highlighted) + top hazards — one email a week. Free, unsubscribe anytime.

By subscribing you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms (incl. cross-border data processing).