Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard
USHair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard
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 safety standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
National and Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Hair-Dryers-Recalled-by-Vintage-International-Due-to-Electrocution-Hazard |
| Title | Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3927b35f6aab42748af79ad9c1017ada.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled National Hairdryer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e34d86dc21404f45b6af89a99bc65dd1.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled National Hairdryer |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ffc03dee939547978edab25e9a5d112e.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled National Hairdryer |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/47a206fda5b04b48ae8a044b18d15c01.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled National Hairdryer |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/94efa04ff0c943ce8154c1ea8fcffd67.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled National Hairdryer |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b853f4b1c0984455825e291af4c6aa97.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Recalled National Hairdryer |
| 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 safety standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | National and Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers |
| Products › Type | Hair Dryers |
| Products › Category I D | 1982 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,300 |
| Recall I D | 5329 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or free replacement. |
| Importers › Name | Vintage International Inc., of Hacienda Heights, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Various retail stores in the Los Angeles area from January 2007 through August 2008 for between $20 and $40. |
| Recall Date | 2009-06-03T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 09235 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Vintage International toll free at (888) 711-4656 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Thailand |
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