Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard
USHair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. If the hair dryer falls into water during use and is not equipped with this safety device, it can pose a shock and/or an electrocution hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled hair dryers are made of plastic and are red, blue or green. The hair dryer's handle folds up. The words "Travel'N Baby" are printed on one side of the hair dryer.
Affected Products
Travel'N Baby Mini Hair Dryers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Hair-Dryers-Recalled-by-Version-X-Due-to-Electrocution-Hazard |
| Title | Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/383c7bc30f9d4333ac72f0113a48aa50.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Hair Dryer |
| Hazards › Name | These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. If the hair dryer falls into water during use and is not equipped with this safety device, it can pose a shock and/or an electrocution hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Travel'N Baby Mini Hair Dryers |
| Products › Type | Hair Dryers |
| Products › Category I D | 1982 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 18,000 |
| Recall I D | 3530 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and contact Version-X for a replacement hair dryer equipped with an immersion protection plug. |
| Importers › Name | Detour Corp., doing business as Version-X, of Studio City, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent beauty supply stores and beauty salons nationwide and online at www.metropolisbeauty.com from January 2004 through January 2005 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2007-01-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled hair dryers are made of plastic and are red, blue or green. The hair dryer's handle folds up. The words "Travel'N Baby" are printed on one side of the hair dryer. |
| Distributors › Name | Metropolis Beauty Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 07087 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Version-X at (800) 871-6824 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the recall Web site at www.metropolisbeauty.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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