Hair Dryers Recalled Due to Electrocution Hazard

Recalled April 19, 2006 · CPSC recall 06143 · Hair

Hazard

The electric hair dryer's power cord does not have an immersion protection plug. Therefore, if the hair dryer falls into water during use, it can pose a shock and/or electrocution hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund.

Units

About 4,000 (14,000 hair dryers were sold in Mexico)

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The hair dryers recalled are the Eusonic models numbers 9318, 9329, and 2218. The model numbers are imprinted on the opposite side of the handle from where the slide switch is situated. The hair dryers are red, have a black slide switch and the word Eusonic is imprinted in black on the blower part of the hair dryer.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund.

Contact

Contact Saroj International Inc., toll free at (877) 277-1055 between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or by email at [email protected]

Product

Eusonic Hair Dryers

Imported by

Saroj International Inc., of Vernon, Calif.

Retailers

Various retail stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2004 for about $10.

Made in

China

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