CPSC2004-06-03
CPSC, Marukyo USA Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
National Electric, of Japan
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.
Sold at
Asian retail stores nationwide, between January 2002 and December 2003, for about $27.
Affected count
6,100
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Japan
Products
Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers
Consumer contact
Contact Marukyo U.S.A. collect at (213) 488-0707 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or by email at marukyo@sbcglobal.net
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Marukyo-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Hair-Dryers-Don't want to check this manually?
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