Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-04-29). Hazards: electric shock, fall. Models: EX-1800, TE-263. About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09205 |
| Published | 2009-04-29 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Hair Dryers |
| Products | Special and Narita Hair Dryers |
| Firm named in the title | Universalink International Trading |
| Firms | Universalink International Trading Inc., of La Puente, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Model numbers | EX-1800, TE-263 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock, fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Various retail stores in California from June 2003 through October 2008 for about $15. |
Description
This recall involves Special (model EX-1800) and Narita (model TE-263) hair dryers. "Special" or "Narita" and the model number are printed on the dryer. The "Special" hair dryers are brown and the "Narita" hair dryers are white and black and fold up.
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 standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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