Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-01-24). Hazards: electric shock, fall. About 18,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07087 |
| Published | 2007-01-24 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Hair Dryers |
| Products | Travel'N Baby Mini Hair Dryers |
| Firm named in the title | Version-X |
| Firms | Detour Corp., doing business as Version-X, of Studio City, Calif. (importer); Metropolis Beauty Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 18,000 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock, fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Independent beauty supply stores and beauty salons nationwide and online at www.metropolisbeauty.com from January 2004 through January 2005 for about $20. |
Description
The recalled hair dryers are made of plastic and are red, blue or green. The hair dryer's handle folds up. The words "Travel'N Baby" are printed on one side of the hair dryer.
Hazard
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. If the hair dryer falls into water during use and is not equipped with this safety device, it can pose a shock and/or an electrocution hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and contact Version-X for a replacement hair dryer equipped with an immersion protection plug.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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