Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-04-29 · 09205
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
09205
Date
2009-04-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Special and Narita Hair Dryers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Various retail stores in California from June 2003 through October 2008 for about $15.
Importer(s)
Universalink International Trading Inc., of La Puente, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves Special (model EX-1800) and Narita (model TE-263) hair dryers. "Special" or "Narita" and the model number are printed on the dryer. The "Special" hair dryers are brown and the "Narita" hair dryers are white and black and fold up.