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Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard

Recalled June 3, 2009 · CPSC recall 09235 · Hair

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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 safety standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or free replacement.
Units
About 2,300
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

This recall involves National and Sanyo hand held hair dryers. The hair dryers are made of plastic and chrome with a fold up handle and were sold in blue, pink, white and black colors. Model numbers EH-5202, EH-5215, EH-5216, EH-7911, EH-7912, or EH-7913 and "National" and "Sanyo" can be found on the hair dryer's blower nozzle or handle.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or free replacement.

Contact

For additional information, contact Vintage International toll free at (888) 711-4656 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Product
National and Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers
Imported by
Vintage International Inc., of Hacienda Heights, Calif.
Retailers
Various retail stores in the Los Angeles area from January 2007 through August 2008 for between $20 and $40.
Made in
Thailand

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →