CPSC, Marukyo USA Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
CPSC recall 04150 · announced June 3, 2004 · National Electric · 6,100 units affected
The product
The recalled Kuru Kuru model hair dryers include the following model numbers: EHP798P, EHP790P, EH724V, and EH725PK. The model name and number can be found on the handle. The recalled units, which come in blue and pink, do not have an immersion protection device at the end of the plug.
The hazard
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device, to prevent electrocution, if the hair dryer falls into water.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased or to Marukyo U.S.A. Inc. for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Asian retail stores nationwide, between January 2002 and December 2003, for about $27.
Consumer contact: Contact Marukyo U.S.A. collect at (213) 488-0707 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or by email at marukyo@sbcglobal.net
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.