Philips recalls 1.75 million sets of electric hair dryers in China

The small household appliances that Philips has identified as a strong product in the Netherlands have exposed quality scandals in China. Yesterday, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China issued an announcement stating that Philips (China) Investment Co., Ltd. has submitted a recall report and decided to recall the HP4930 and HP4931 produced from January 2008 to January 2011 starting from May 31, 2011. , HP4940, 3 models of Philips hair dryer, China involved a total of 1.576 million units.

According to reports, the reason for this recall is that the target product is frequently used due to the switch. If it is turned off, it will continue to be connected to the power outlet. In extreme cases, there may be overheating, resulting in plastic deformation, smoke, or ignition of the product. Security risks. Philips will replace the products within the scope of recall for free and completely eliminate the above problems.

The recall announcement shows that users who hold the above products may visit or contact Philips for identification and replacement. Users can also log on the website of the AQSIQ, the website of the AQSIQ Defective Product Management Center, or call the AQSIQ Defective Product Management Center hotline for more information.

On March 31 this year, Philips, another flagship product of Philips, was identified by Consumers Association as an energy-saving lamp. Philips, on the other hand, responded strongly that there was no safety issue for the product, so the energy-saving lamp fee could not be paid. Insiders pointed out that the recurrence of this small Philips home appliance product will bring a heavy blow to its brand image in China, and ultimately it will lose the Chinese consumers' trust in the Philips brand.