Whether you have long, flowing locks or a super-short coif, you probably have a blow dryer in your bathroom. And unless you splurged on the holy grail Dyson model, you're probably like me, who just bought the cheapest, most straightforward model you can find. However, if that meant you clicked "order" on Shein or AliExpress, you may want to keep reading, as two hair dryers sold through these popular online retailers have been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over "electrocution or shock hazard."
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CPSC
The first CPSC recall is for 310 Teckwe hair dryer brushes sold by Shein between July 2024 and October 2024.
"The handheld hair dryer brushes lack an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution or shock hazard to consumers if the hair dryer brushes fall into water when plugged in," reads the recall notice. "The CPSC has determined that hair dryers not equipped with the integral immersion protection present a substantial product hazard."
The hair dryers in question are gray and purple, and the brand name Teckwe is printed on the handle. They come with five interchangeable heads for straightening and styling, and cost between $9 and $21.
If you believe you have one of these hair dryers, the CPSC says to follow these instructions to stay safe and receive a full refund from Shein: "Consumers should destroy the recalled hair dryers by unplugging the hair dryer, cutting the cord and disposing of them in accordance with local and state recycling laws, and send an image of the destroyed hair dryer to Shein at uscsteam@shein.com."
At the time of writing, no injuries were reported.
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CPSC
The second CPSC recall is for 980 multi-styler hair dryers sold by AliExpress between May 2023 and November 2024.
Similarly, the recall notice reads: "The handheld hair dryers lack an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution or shock hazard to consumers, if the hair dryers fall into water when plugged in. The CPSC has determined that hair dryers not equipped with the integral immersion protection present a substantial product hazard."
Three different multipack hair dryer bundles, which sold for between $41 and $135, are included in the recall:
If you believe you have one of these hair dryers, the CPSC says to follow these instructions to stay safe and receive a full refund from AliExpress: "Consumers should destroy the recalled hair dryers by unplugging the hair dryer, cutting the cord and then send an image of the destroyed hair dryer to AliExpress. AliExpress is directly contacting all purchasers. Consumers should email the photo of their destroyed hair dryer to AliExpress by replying to the email from AliExpress about the recall."
At the time of writing, no injuries were reported.
A ROYAL expert has hinted that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry could be eyeing up a shocking move back to Britain.
The couple stepped down as senior royals five years ago in January 2020 before eventually moving to their new life in California.
However, there are now rumours the pair could make a shocking return to the UK.
Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive Show, Royal Correspondent at news.com.au Bronte Coy said she believes Prince Harry could be drawn back to Britain.
She said: “A lot of things have changed in the past five years and it’s entirely possible that, with some reflection, there’s a big part of him wondering if there’s a way to bring the UK back into his life.”
The expert was reacting to a comment quoted from a friend of the prince that read: “The goal for Prince Harry is simple.
“He wants to ensure the safety of himself and his family while in the UK so his children can know his home country and so he can help his patronages and their important work.”
It has led many to question whether the couple’s decision to abandon the UK five years ago could finally be reversed.
Bronte said: “When they left, they left in such a passionate blaze of glory – they were so disheartened and bruised by the situation they’d had back here.
“With all these things, once the dust settles and the emotion gets taken out of it a bit, the reality is he loves his home country – he talked about it in his memoir.
“After a few years, he probably just very much misses it.”
Another expert, GB News Royal Correspondent Cameron Walker, said he felt this message focused on how the prince is currently appealing a 2020 decision that saw his royal security reduced.
He added that Harry had said in the past that he would not feel his family are safe in the UK without the additional protection, and therefore is not inclined to bring them to Britain.
Bronte agreed, and questioned what would happen if his appeal against the High Court ruling would fail.
She also, however, spoke of how the birth of the couple’s second child Princess Lilibet could be a factor in wanting to come back to the UK.
The expert added: “He’s probably looking at those children and thinking about the fact they haven’t spent time getting to know their roots.
“That includes the Spencer family as well as they’re based here in the UK.”
Bronte also looked into how the changing political climate in the US could be behind the recent rumours.
A Conservative think-tank launched an appeal that tried to make the prince’s US visa application public, although this failed.
The case’s judge ruled in September last year that the dad-of-two’s visa documents would not be made public despite his admission that he took drugs.
The duke’s reference to taking cocaine, marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms in his book Spare prompted The Heritage Foundation to question why he was allowed into the US in 2020.
Bronte said: “The big change since that case was terminated in September is the new US President who has made no secret of his position on it.
“It’s probably not something that’s going to go away given its attention.”
She felt that these circumstances could be pushing the couple to consider a return to the UK.
JAN 8, 2020: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce they are to “step back as senior members” of the Royal Family and divide their time between the UK and North America.
JAN 18: Buckingham Palace announces an agreement has been reached for Harry “to step back from royal duties, including official military appointments”.
JAN 20: The Palace announces Harry and Meghan will no longer use their HRH titles and will not receive public funds for royal duties. The couple say they intend to repay £2.4million of taxpayer money for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage, which will remain their UK family home.
MAR 3: Harry and the Queen meet for a four-hour conversation about Megxit.
MAR 9: Meghan and Harry attend the Commonwealth Day service – alongside William and Kate –their final royal event before giving up royal duties.
MAR 27: The couple move to Los Angeles after a brief stay in Canada.
JUNE: They buy an £11million mansion in Montecito, California.
SEPT: Netflix announces a huge $100million deal with the couple.
NOV: In an article in the New York Times, Meghan reveals she suffered a miscarriage four months earlier.
MAR 7, 2021: The couple give a US TV interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which the Duchess reveals her suicidal thoughts and accuses a member of the Royal Family of racism.
MAR 8: The Palace responds, saying the race issues raised are “concerning” and “while some recollections may vary” the matters will be “taken very seriously”.
APR 17: Harry attends the funeral of his grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh.
JUNE 4: Daughter Lilibet is born in a hospital in Santa Barbara, California.
JULY 1: Harry and William unite to unveil a statue of Diana at Kensington Palace.
JUNE 2022: The brothers come together for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, and again two months later for her funeral. The state occasion is Meghan’s final visit to the UK.
DEC: Netflix series Harry & Meghan airs. The Duke says in one episode it had been “terrifying” to have his brother “scream and shout” at him about their future.
JAN 8, 2023: Harry is interviewed by ITV to publicise his controversial book Spare – published two days later – claiming it was “Meghan versus Kate”.
APR: Harry has a “heart-to-heart” talk with dad Charles before agreeing to attend the King’s Coronation in London.
MAY 6: Arriving alone for the ceremony, he sits two rows behind his brother and leaves soon after the service.
JUNE: Harry becomes the first senior royal in more than 130 years to give evidence in court, when he appears at the High Court for his case against Mirror Group Newspapers.
JULY: Streaming giant Spotify announces it is parting ways with the Suss-exes’ Archewell Audio brand, above, in a “mutual decision”.
SEPT: Harry rejects an offer to spend the anniversary of the Queen’s death with his father at Balmoral.
FEB 2024: Harry flies to the UK to be with his father. They meet for half an hour before Harry flies home. He does not meet William.
MAR: Meghan launches lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, which posts just nine times on Instagram.
APR: A judge brands Harry’s legal appeal for taxpayer-funded security following his move abroad “frankly hopeless”.
MAY: Harry pays a brief visit to London for an event held two miles from where Charles was staying. They do not meet.
JAN 1, 2025: Meghan relaunches her Instagram account with a video shot by Harry on a beach near their US home.
A KILLER schoolgirl, 15, who recruited teens to help her murder a man in his own home has been unmasked.
Chilling CCTV showed the masked gang fleeing the scene after brutally stabbing a father and son in their Gateshead living room on April 27 last year.
Kriesha Beyonce Stroud, 15, was convicted of murder after the horror, which was sparked over a dog row.
Gary Belfield, 40, died after being knifed 11 times, while his son Luke Williams, 21, managed to escape with stab wounds to a nearby petrol station.
He survived the cold-blooded attack after flagging down help.
Newcastle Crown Court heard Leandro Lopes, then 17, and Jordan Tams, 17, were enlisted by Stroud to help.
The teens were also convicted of murder last month after a trial.
Stroud was sentenced to life with a minimum of 20 years, while Tams and Lopes must serve at least 26 years.
It is believed the heinous killing unfolded after Stroud wanted to get a dog back that previously belonged to one of her relatives.
At the start of the sentence hearing today, Mr Justice Constable lifted the restrictions which banned the identification of Tams, of Westley Court, Felling, and Stroud, of Eastcote Terrace, Walker.
Justice Constable said the murder was: “Shocking, not just for its brutality and senselessness but because it was encouraged and carried out by three who were, at the time of the killing, children.”
The judge told Stroud: “This centred around the retrieval of a dog which you believed belonged to your half sister, following her relationship with Gary.”
He warned the killer trio if they “remain a danger” they “may never be released”.
Prosecutor Peter Moulson KC told jurors at the start of the trial Stroud told Tams and Lopes they should “stab the c***”.
The court heard Stroud bragged she’d watched the murder as “they stabbed him to bits” through the window.
But it was later proved she would not have been able to witness the attack and had been lying.
Stroud also claimed in conversations about Mr Williams running for help, his “guts were hanging out and everything, urgh”.
Mr Moulson said: “This is not a young girl shouting her mouth off and making fanciful remarks, it can surely be no coincidence she was saying those things and in fact they were stabbed at a time she was outside the house.”
The prosecutor told the court how Mr Williams was shouting “help they’re going to get me” as he ran for his life to a garage near by.
An employee raised the alarm after he saw the 21-year-old “covered in blood”.
It was later discovered Mr Williams had stab wounds to his left elbow, two to the back of his shoulder, one to his lower back with underlying bone damage to the spine and one sharp force injury to his left, upper cheek.
Mr Moulson added: “Mr Williams went on to say he had just ran from his home address after being attacked and stabbed inside that address.
“Mr Williams said he was concerned for his father, who was still inside those premises when he made good his escape. He was also worried the people who had attacked him might still be present.”
The court heard how cops found Mr Belfield “pale, unresponsive and not breathing”.
He had been knifed in his upper and lower back, as well as his face and arms.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the 40-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
A post mortem examination showed Mr Belfield had been stabbed in the head, face, thigh, sole of his foot and both of his upper arms.
He had five stab wounds to the back, which had damaged his ribs, lung and liver.
A major artery and vein in his right thigh was also punctured.
His heartbroken son told police they had been at the pub before coming back home to enjoy some fish and chips before the tragedy.
He said after they finished eating they had planned to go back out but the masked gang stormed into the house.
Mr Moulson said: “Mr Williams was ahead of his father in their route towards going out of the premises.
“However, when Mr Williams got to the doorway of the sitting room which leads to the hallway he saw two men in the hallway.
“One approached Mr Wiliams and struck him in the face. Mr Williams said he was then stabbed in the upper arm and his left upper side.
“Mr Williams turned away and was stabbed in the back.”
The court heard while Mr William’s was being attacked, he could see another male was stabbing his father.
He heard his dad “screaming in pain” and witnessed him “lying on the floor with his arm and legs up”, the court heard.
“Mr Williams was forced to leave his father in those premises in order to avoid being attacked further and to try and get help,” the prosecutor added.
When the 21-year-old escaped, he saw Stroud outside but Mr Moulson told jurors she had “a major part in orchestrating this attack”.
The prosecution argued Stroud was “just as guilty as the two men who went into the house” due to her “organisation of this attack”.
Francis Fitzgibbon KC, defending Stroud, said the 15-year-old, who used cannabis from the age of 8, grew up “without boundaries”.
She had witnessed and experienced violence in her past, he said.
Stroud, who still denies actively encouraging or assisting in the murder, told people herself she had “no childhood” and used cannabis as a “coping mechanism”.
Mr Fitzgibbon said since Stroud has been in custody on remand, she has experienced “structure, routine, authority over her, warmth, regular meals and education.”
Toby Hedworth KC, defending Lopes, said: “They are all, for better or for worse, damaged goods.”
Mr Hedworth told the court Lopes, who had a “dreadful upbringing”, came to the UK from Portugal, speaking very little English and was bullied.
Mark McKone KC, defending Tams, said the teen witnessed violence as a child and added: “If he had had a better and fairer start in life he is someone who could have made a life for himself.”
STACEY Solomon has admitted she’s feeling “nervous” ahead of her new reality TV show with Joe Swash.
Earlier this month, the Loose Women star announced she and Joe will star in a new TV documentary series following their life with five kids.
Stacey has now shared an honest update telling fans who had signed up to her newsletter that they’ll be plenty of “tears and laughs” in her new six-part show.
Stacey wrote: “Now I can FINALLY tell you that we’d been busy filming for ‘Stacey & Joe’ coming to the BBC later this year.
“It’s been such a big part of our lives…
“I love sharing what we do on Instagram, but this is capturing the laughs, tears and the craziness at Pickle Cottage in such a different way.
“On the actual TV.”
She thanked her fans for their support, adding: “It still feels surreal and I’m so nervous about it, but all your lovely comments have made such a difference. I’ll share more about the show when I can [heart emoji].
‘There’s honestly not a day that goes by that I’m not grateful for every single one of you… You’re just the best mates I could ever ask for. Thank you xxx.’
The Loose Women presenter shared her new career news this month.
She teased in a post that read: “Happy New Year everyone. 2024 was truly the f**k it year for us. And the most f**k it thing of all has happened…
“I don’t know why I’m so nervous to share this but here goes…”
Stacey then left fans on tenterhooks for twenty minutes until she made the big reveal.
Some were even speculating in the comments that Stacey was about to announce she was pregnant with a sixth child.
But she was quick to set the record straight and revealed she and Joe were preparing for a new arrival of a different kind.
Stacey wrote: “A new year. A very new adventure. 
Coming Spring 2025. We’ve been so nervous & excited to share this. Here is us. All of us.
“In 2024 we opened up our home & made a series about our lives, family, work & everything in between. It was a huge leap into the unknown & it’s been an absolute whirlwind making it. But last year as a family we decided to say yes to more & do things we’d never done.
The Sort Your Life Out host continued: “We have spoken about making a documentary for a long time, lots of you have asked too. So here we go.
“A journey with us every second of the way. Through the laughter the tears & the craziness… “
She then promised fans: “We hope it makes you smile, feel good & hopefully enjoy getting to know us all a little more.”
The show will air on BBC and be titled, Stacey and Joe.
A teaser reel for the series shows the couple and their kids – Belle, Rose, Rex, Zach and Leighton – as well as their dogs Peanut, Teddy and ducks Daisy and Delilah – larking around in home movie style footage outside their home, Pickle Cottage.
IF you want a home that gleams like Stacey's, you'll need to listen up!
Label Everything: Stacey swears by the power of labelling. From pantry jars to storage bins, clear labels help keep everything organised and easy to find.
Daily Tidy Routine: Dedicate 15-20 minutes each day to tidying up. This prevents clutter from building up and makes weekly deep cleaning less daunting.
Baking Soda Magic: Stacey uses baking soda for a variety of cleaning tasks. It’s great for deodorising carpets, cleaning grout, and even freshening up mattresses.
Upcycle Containers: Repurpose old jars, tins, and containers to store cleaning supplies, craft materials, or kitchen ingredients. It’s both eco-friendly and cost-effective.
Shine with Vinegar: White vinegar is a staple in Stacey’s cleaning arsenal. It works wonders on windows, mirrors, and even limescale build-up in kettles.
Make It Fun: Turn on your favourite music or podcast to make cleaning less of a chore and more of a fun, productive activity.
Use a Toothbrush: For those hard-to-reach spots, a toothbrush can be an excellent tool. Use it to scrub grout lines, around taps, and in other small crevices.
Declutter Regularly: Stacey advises a regular declutter session to get rid of items you no longer need. This keeps your home neat and creates more space for the things you love.
Air Fresheners: Create your own natural air fresheners using essential oils. Stacey loves using lavender or citrus oils to keep her home smelling fresh.
Microfibre Cloths: These are essential for dusting and cleaning surfaces without leaving streaks. They are reusable and can be easily washed.
Incorporate these tips into your routine for a cleaner, more organised home, just like Stacey Solomon’s!