CPSC2018-08-15
Xtava Recalls Allure Hair Dryers Due to Fire, Burn and Electrical Shock Hazards
Xtava LLC, of New York
Hazard
The hair dryer and power cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and contact Xtava to receive a free replacement hair dryer.
Sold at
Online at Amazon.com, eBay.com, Walmart.com, Xtava.com, Groupon.com and other websites from October 2014 through August 2018 for between $15 and $60 when sold separately, and for between $20 and $80 when sold as part of a hair care kit.
Affected count
About 235,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 193 reports of the hair dryers or power cords overheating, melting, exploding or catching fire, including 18 reports of burns and two reports of a minor electrical shock. Four of the reported burn incidents resulted in a blister to the hand, wrist or finger. One consumer reported a severe burn.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Allure and Allure Pro hair dryers
Consumer contact
Xtava toll-free at 877-643-8440 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.xtava.com and click on “Product Recalls” or https://recall-xtava-allure.expertinquiry.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Xtava-Recalls-Allure-Hair-Dryers-Due-to-Fire-Burn-and-Electrical-Shock-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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