CPSC2007-01-24
Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard
Detour Corp., doing business as Version-X, of Studio City, Calif.
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.
Sold at
Independent beauty supply stores and beauty salons nationwide and online at www.metropolisbeauty.com from January 2004 through January 2005 for about $20.
Affected count
About 18,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Travel'N Baby Mini Hair Dryers
Consumer contact
For more information, call Version-X at (800) 871-6824 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the recall Web site at www.metropolisbeauty.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Hair-Dryers-Recalled-by-Version-X-Due-to-Electrocution-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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