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Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard

U.S. CPSCElectric shockFallsJun 3, 2009
Recalled National Hairdryer
Recalled National Hairdryer
Recalled National Hairdryer
Recalled National Hairdryer
Recalled National Hairdryer
Recalled National Hairdryer
Recalled National Hairdryer
Recalled National Hairdryer
Recalled National Hairdryer
Recalled National Hairdryer
Recalled National Hairdryer
Recalled National Hairdryer

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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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or free replacement.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Vintage International toll free at (888) 711-4656 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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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