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Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard
Recalled April 29, 2009 · CPSC recall 09205 · Hair
Hazard
The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Units
About 3,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
This recall involves Special (model EX-1800) and Narita (model TE-263) hair dryers. "Special" or "Narita" and the model number are printed on the dryer. The "Special" hair dryers are brown and the "Narita" hair dryers are white and black and fold up.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Universalink International Trading toll-free at (866) 997-6768 between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at [email protected]
Product
Special and Narita Hair Dryers
Imported by
Universalink International Trading Inc., of La Puente, Calif.
Retailers
Various retail stores in California from June 2003 through October 2008 for about $15.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →