Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-06-03). Hazards: electric shock, fall. Models: EH-5202, EH-5215, EH-5216, EH-7911, EH-7912, EH-7913. About 2,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09235 |
| Published | 2009-06-03 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Hair Dryers |
| Products | National and Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers |
| Firm named in the title | Vintage International |
| Firms | Vintage International Inc., of Hacienda Heights, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Thailand |
| Units (US) | 2,300 |
| Model numbers | EH-5202, EH-5215, EH-5216, EH-7911, EH-7912, EH-7913 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock, fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Various retail stores in the Los Angeles area from January 2007 through August 2008 for between $20 and $40. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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