CPSC2009-04-29
Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard
Universalink International Trading Inc., of La Puente, Calif.
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.
Sold at
Various retail stores in California from June 2003 through October 2008 for about $15.
Affected count
About 3,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Special and Narita Hair Dryers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Universalink International Trading toll-free at (866) 997-6768 between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at sales@naritausa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Hair-Dryers-Recalled-by-Universalink-International-Trading-Due-to-Electrocution-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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