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Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers recalled over an electric shock risk

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Product Recall for Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers sold by Aldi presenting a high risk of electric shock.

  • Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers: photo from the OPSS notice of 16 Oct 2026
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

5 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers

    BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
    • 4061462195075 (black)
    • 4061462195211 (white)
    • 4061462195310 (yellow)
    • 4061462195372 (orange)
    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • 849855
    Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
    • August and September 2025

What to do now

Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers could give an electric shock. Live parts may be reachable, or the insulation or earthing may not be good enough.

  1. Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly.
  2. Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
  3. Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
  4. Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.

Why it matters. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.

If someone has been hurt

Look out for

  • burns where the current entered or left the body
  • tingling, numbness or muscle pain

Get help urgently

  • anyone who has had a mains shock and is confused, has chest pain, an irregular heartbeat or burns — call 999. Do not touch them until the power is off

This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.

Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2610-0111). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Recall for Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers sold by Aldi presenting a high risk of electric shock.

The risk

The product presents a risk of electric shock or fire as, over time, the power cord may become damaged, allowing access to live parts or causing overheating. If the user were to touch an accessible live part, they could receive an electric shock.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Action taken

The product has been recalled from end users by Aldi.

Advice to consumers

The product has been recalled from end users by Aldi.

Consumers who have purchased the product should stop using it immediately and return it to their nearest Aldi store for a full refund.

For further information or assistance, please access: Product Recall Ambiano Ionic Hairdryer - Customer Support ALDI .

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2610-0111

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

Ionic hairdryers sold in black, white, yellow and orange colours.

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers been recalled?

Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers could give an electric shock. Live parts may be reachable, or the insulation or earthing may not be good enough. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the barcode, model and sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.

What should I do now?

Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly. Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

Where was Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers sold?

The notice names Aldi. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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