CPSC, Marukyo USA Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-06-03). Hazards: electric shock, fall. Models: EHP798P, EHP790P, EH724V, EH725PK. About 6,100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04150 |
| Published | 2004-06-03 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-14 |
| Product category | Hair Dryers |
| Products | Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers |
| Firm named in the title | Marukyo USA |
| Firms | National Electric, of Japan (manufacturer); Marukyo U.S.A. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Japan |
| Units (US) | 6,100 |
| Model numbers | EHP798P, EHP790P, EH724V, EH725PK |
| Hazard classes | electric shock, fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Asian retail stores nationwide, between January 2002 and December 2003, for about $27. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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