Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard
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.
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