April 15th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – Popular online retailer AliExpress is recalling three brands of hair dryers due to safety concerns involving electrocution and shock hazards. These products, each sold on the company’s website, pose significant hazards to consumers due to a lack of basic safety features. The hair dryers, which do not have required immersion protection devices, are considered in violation of federal safety regulations.
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The recall follows a January 2025 recall of other hairdryer products sold by AliExpress. The previous recall was issued because those hair dryers also lacked the required immersion protection devices.
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What Hair Dryers Are Affected by the Recall?
There are currently three hair dryer products affected by the AliExpress hair dryer recall. These products were all recalled on April 3rd, 2025. The hair dryers were all different brands, but all lacked the same basic safety feature required by federal regulations. Each product is missing an immersion protection device. Due to this, these products can cause serious injury or death due to electrocution.
LVOE Negative ION Hair Dryers
The LVOE Negative ION Hair Dryers were sold in purple, pink, light gray, and gold. These dryers come with multiple air settings, temperature control, and a diffuser. Each product is sold with three or four nozzles.
These recalled hair dryers were sold on AliExpress.com from April 2023 through December 2024 for between $117 and $185. They were manufactured in China, and the packaging has the product name, hair dryer, and product model: X13 printed on it. No incidents have been reported as of the writing of this article.
Guangmei Foldable Travel Hair Dryers
The Guangmei Foldable Travel Hair Dryers were sold in blue, pink, and purple. Each product has a red switch and three adjustable gears and an air collecting nozzle. The side of the dryer has Guangmei 3858 hair dryer printed on the side.
The Guangmei hair dryers were sold between April 2022 and January 2025 on AliExpress.com for between $4 to $13. They were manufactured in China, and no incidents have been reported so far.
XZT Huizhou Mini Travel Hair Dryers
The XZT Huizhou Mini Travel Hair Dryers sold on AliExpress.com were available in blue, green, pink, and white. These hair dryers come with a white switch, with two gear settings and a thermostatic function. The product has “Fashion Hair Dryer” printed on the side beneath cartoon cat and mouse heads. There is a white button with “OK” embossed on the side as well.
The products were sold between May 2023 and November 2024 for between $1 and $7. They were manufactured in China. So far, no incidents of injury or death relating to this recall have been reported.
What Do I Do With My Recalled Hair Dryer?
Currently, AliExpress is contacting all known purchasers of these hair dryers directly with instructions about what to do with their recalled hair dryers and how to obtain a refund. If you did not receive an email from the manufacturer, you can still contact the company for your refund, however.
According to the CPSC, consumers should cease use of these products immediately and destroy them by cutting the cord on the hair dryers. Consumers should then send a picture of the destroyed hair dryer to us_product_recall@aliexpress.com or by replying to the recall email sent by AliExpress to receive a full refund.
For your safety and the safety of your loved ones, it is important that you stop using these products and disable them immediately.
Why Are The Recalled Hair Dryers Dangerous?
The three hair dryers recalled by AliExpress are dangerous due to a lack of an immersion protection device. This safety feature is designed to limit the risk of electrical shock, should the hair dryer fall into water. These devices work by detecting an electrical leak, like what is generated when electrical products come into contact with water, and immediately cutting power to the device so it can be safely unplugged and removed from the water.
Since the hair dryers are primarily used around sinks and other water sources in the bathroom, this feature is especially important for consumer safety. Without this safety feature in play, consumers can get electrocuted if the product is dropped into water, and they try to handle the product.
What Does an Immersion Protection Device Look Like?
On a hair dryer, an immersion protection device typically looks like a large block-shaped plug on the cord of the hair dryer. Many of these devices have buttons on them that vary in color depending on the product.
Inside this block-shaped plug is a circuit interrupter, typically a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) or other similar device.
Many countries, the U.S. included, require handheld hair dryers to have an immersion protection device for safety. Products that do not have this feature are in violation of these safety requirements.
How Can a Product Liability Lawyer at Ankin Law Help?
In the unfortunate event that you or a loved one suffered harm due to an unreasonably dangerous product, whether it is in violation of safety regulations or not, you may find yourself wondering what to do next, and what your legal rights and options are. A product liability attorney at our law firm can help you navigate the legal system, protect your rights, and make sure the responsible party is held accountable. Your attorney will negotiate with the manufacturer and ensure your best interests are represented throughout your legal journey. For help with your product liability case in Chicago, contact the experienced product liability attorneys at Ankin Law. We offer free consultations and there are no upfront fees.
