EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Hair dryer *SAWOP* “Seche Cheveux Diffuseur Boucle Professionnel” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04384/25
Summary
The product is not sufficiently protected against being dropped, leading to a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Hair dryer — *SAWOP*
- Brand
- *SAWOP*
- Name / model
- Seche Cheveux Diffuseur Boucle Professionnel · SY-BD17
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hair dryer. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: BOF9NBHD4Y).
What is the risk?
- The product is not sufficiently protected against being dropped, leading to a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 20/11/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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