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# Fake Dyson hairdryers that 'melted and smoked' among 350,000 dangerous goods seized
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/fake-dyson-hairdryers-that-melted-and-smoked-among-350k-dangerous-goods-seized/
- Published: 2024-12-24T08:52:27.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:26:39.000Z
- Description: Suffolk Trading Standards has intercepted hundreds of thousands of dangerous products at the Port of Felixstowe in 2024, including potentially lethal fake electrical items and unsafe children's toys.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, #article, Suffolk Trading Standards, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters**: The seizures highlight the scale of dangerous goods attempting to enter the UK market through Suffolk's ports, with many items posing serious safety risks to consumers.

**By the numbers**:

- 349,000 consumer goods checked and refused entry
- 74,565 unsafe toys intercepted
- 104,983 electrical goods stopped
- 62,815 lighting kits blocked, with about 45% being Christmas lights
- 8,965 e-scooters prevented from entering the market

**The big picture**: The Port of Felixstowe serves as a major gateway for goods entering the UK, with trading standards officers working to prevent unsafe items from reaching consumers. However, officials warn some dangerous products still manage to slip through.

![Fake Dyson hairdryers posed serious safety risks](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1734651731-fake-dyson-hairdryer-1.jpg)

Fake Dyson hairdryers posed serious safety risks (Suffolk Trading Standards)

**Details**: Among the most concerning finds were 500 counterfeit Dyson hair dryers that posed serious safety risks. During testing, the products:

- Overheated and began smoking
- Started melting both internally and externally
- Had incorrectly rated plugs
- Featured fuses that failed to meet British safety standards

**What they're saying**: "The Port of Felixstowe is a huge gateway to the UK and our officers work extremely hard to intercept these dangerous items before they reach the marketplace," said Graham Crisp, Head of Suffolk Trading Standards.

**Of note**: Many of the seized items were destined for sale through third-party sellers on online marketplaces.

**How to help**: Consumers who spot potentially dangerous goods can contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133.

**Bottom line**: While trading standards officers are intercepting significant quantities of unsafe goods, consumers are being urged to remain vigilant, particularly when shopping online during the festive period.

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