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Electric ShockJune 3, 2009CPSC #09235

Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Personal Care
Units affected
2,300
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

Thailand

Where it was sold

  • Various retail stores in the Los Angeles area from January 2007 through August 2008 for between $20 and $40.

Photos

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