Product Safety Information Notice on a Kemey Hair Dryer on the eBay and AliExpress platforms
A fire safety issue has been identified with the Kemey Hair Dryer, model KM-8896, sold on eBay and AliExpress. The plug and fuse do not meet safety standards, posing a serious fire risk.
- Brand
- Kemey
- Product
- Hair Dryer KM-8896
- Sold on
- AliExpress
- What to do
- If you purchased one of these products, please discontinue use immediately and discard the product. You may wish to contact the eBay seller or AliExpress for remedies.
- Publication date:22 May 2023
A fire safety issue has been identified with a Kemey Hair Dryer sold on the eBay and AliExpress platforms.
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug and fuse failed to meet the requirements of the relevant safety standard.
The brand is Kemey. The model number is KM-8896. The barcode is 6955549388963. The batch number is unknown.
Three affected products have been sold in the Republic of Ireland via the AliExpress platform. The number sold by the eBay platform is unknown, however, given the online availability of this product, it may have been sold to customers in the Republic of Ireland.
What to do:
If you purchased one of these products, please discontinue use immediately and discard the product. You may wish to contact the eBay seller or AliExpress to see if there are any remedies available to you. This can be done via your user account on the relevant platform.
View all product safety noticesFrequently asked questions
Is Hair Dryer KM-8896 being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. A fire safety issue has been identified with the Kemey Hair Dryer, model KM-8896, sold on eBay and AliExpress. The plug and fuse do not meet safety standards, posing a serious fire risk.
Why is Hair Dryer KM-8896 being recalled?
The recall relates to a fire / burn hazard. A fire safety issue has been identified with the Kemey Hair Dryer, model KM-8896, sold on eBay and AliExpress. The plug and fuse do not meet safety standards, posing a serious fire risk.
What should I do if I have this product?
If you purchased one of these products, please discontinue use immediately and discard the product. You may wish to contact the eBay seller or AliExpress for remedies.
Where was Hair Dryer KM-8896 sold?
It was sold via AliExpress.
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