Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard
CPSC recall 09235 · announced June 3, 2009 · Vintage · 2,300 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or free replacement.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Various retail stores in the Los Angeles area from January 2007 through August 2008 for between $20 and $40.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.