CPSCGeneral Alert
Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution ...
Published: April 29, 2009Recall ID: 09205Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Special and Narita Hair Dryers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Hair-Dryers-Recalled-by-Universalink-International-Trading-Due-to-Electrocution-Hazard |
| Title | Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/23e90a83ef814b8da2e8351d781c2161.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Special Hair Dryer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b32bb294f59744469fdb4ceff1ec4a23.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Narita Hair Dryer |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Special and Narita Hair Dryers |
| Products › Type | Hair Dryers |
| Products › Category I D | 1982 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,000 |
| Recall I D | 5241 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Universalink International Trading Inc., of La Puente, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Various retail stores in California from June 2003 through October 2008 for about $15. |
| Recall Date | 2009-04-29T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 09205 |
| Consumer Contact | 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 sales@naritausa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |