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CPSC, Marukyo USA Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
Recalled June 3, 2004 · CPSC recall 04150 · Marukyo
Hazard
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device, to prevent electrocution, if the hair dryer falls into water.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased or to Marukyo U.S.A. Inc. for a refund.
Units
6,100
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The recalled Kuru Kuru model hair dryers include the following model numbers: EHP798P, EHP790P, EH724V, and EH725PK. The model name and number can be found on the handle. The recalled units, which come in blue and pink, do not have an immersion protection device at the end of the plug.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased or to Marukyo U.S.A. Inc. for a refund.
Contact
Contact Marukyo U.S.A. collect at (213) 488-0707 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or by email at [email protected]
Product
Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers
Manufacturer(s)
National Electric, of Japan
Imported by
Marukyo U.S.A. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Retailers
Asian retail stores nationwide, between January 2002 and December 2003, for about $27.
Made in
Japan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →