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Why does using a cheap travel adapter for your hair dryer in Europe often end in literal smoke and flames?

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Why does using a cheap travel adapter for your hair dryer in Europe often end in literal smoke and flames?

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Why does using a cheap travel adapter for your hair dryer in Europe often end in literal smoke and flames?
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