Aldi Süd, together with Hofer in Austria and Aldi Suisse in Switzerland, is recalling Ambiano ionic hair dryers because the power cable can be damaged through improper handling, creating a risk of electric shock and fire. The affected units were sold from mid-August 2025, with German sales running through November 17, 2025, according to recall notices. Customers are told to stop using the device and return it to any store of the chain for a full refund, no receipt required.
What is being recalled
The product is the Ambiano Ion hair dryer, sold under Aldi's in-house Ambiano brand through Aldi Süd stores in Germany, Hofer stores in Austria, and Aldi Suisse stores in Switzerland, where it is marketed under the name "Fashion Blow," according to recall notices reviewed by product-safety site produktwarnung.eu and consumer outlet 1-2-family.de.
The recall was issued by ASCE – ALDI SÜD Group Supply Chain Entity GmbH, the Aldi Süd group company responsible for the product, per produktwarnung.eu. The notice states that the device's power cable can be damaged through improper handling, which creates a risk of electric shock and fire.
Where and when the hair dryers were sold
The affected article numbers and sales windows differ by country. German outlets produktwarnung.eu, nordbayern.de and giga.de confirmed the German article numbers, EAN codes and the full sale period for Germany, while 1-2-family.de additionally listed the country-specific article numbers and EAN codes for Austria and Switzerland. For those two countries, the recall notice as reviewed gives only a start date for sales; no end date is specified there.
Affected models by country
Country
Article numbers
EAN codes
Sale period
Germany
646043, 849855
4061462143953, 4061462144035, 4061462144097
Aug. 18 – Nov. 17, 2025
Austria
647388, 849855
4061462598500, 4061462598517, 4061462598876
From Aug. 18, 2025 (no end date given in the notice)
Switzerland
645975
4061462135774, 4061462135798, 4061462135811
From Sept. 15, 2025 (no end date given in the notice)
What customers should do
The recall instructions are consistent across the three markets: stop using the hair dryer immediately, and return it to any store of the respective chain for a full refund. No receipt is required.
Stop using the Ambiano Ion hair dryer immediately
Check the article or EAN number on the device or its packaging against the affected list
Return the device to any Aldi Süd, Hofer or Aldi Suisse store for a full refund — no proof of purchase needed
In Germany and Austria, customers can also call the toll-free line 00800 7877 2368 or email service@Protel-Service.com for questions
In Switzerland, customers can contact customer@service.aldi-suisse.ch
What is not yet known
None of the recall notices reviewed mention any reported injuries, fires or shock incidents linked to the hair dryer so far; they describe the cable-damage risk as a hazard identified by the manufacturer rather than the result of confirmed incidents, according to giga.de.
Questions
What product does the Aldi recall cover?
It covers the Ambiano Ion hair dryer sold at Aldi Süd (Germany), Hofer (Austria) and Aldi Suisse, where it is sold as "Fashion Blow," under specific article and EAN numbers that vary by country.
What is the hazard?
The manufacturer, ASCE – ALDI SÜD Group Supply Chain Entity GmbH, says the power cable can be damaged through improper handling, which can lead to electric shock or fire.
Which countries are affected?
Germany, Austria and Switzerland are affected, each with its own article numbers and sale periods, according to recall notices reviewed by produktwarnung.eu and 1-2-family.de.
How do I know if my hair dryer is part of the recall?
Check the article number or EAN code printed on the device or its packaging against the numbers listed for your country in the recall notice.
What should I do if I have an affected hair dryer?
Stop using it immediately and return it to any store of the chain that sold it (Aldi Süd, Hofer or Aldi Suisse) for a full refund; no receipt is required.
How the world is telling it
GermanGerman-language consumer and tech outlets (produktwarnung.eu, nordbayern.de, giga.de, 1-2-family.de) covered the recall as a routine but widely relevant product-safety notice, focusing on exact article numbers, the no-receipt refund policy, and country-by-country differences between Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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