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Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard

U.S. CPSCElectric shockFallsApr 29, 2009
Recalled Special Hair Dryer
Recalled Special Hair Dryer
Recalled Narita Hair Dryer
Recalled Narita Hair Dryer

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Various retail stores in California from June 2003 through October 2008 for about $15.

Contact the company

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 [email protected]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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