Hair Dryers Recalled by AG Hair Due to Electrocution Hazard
Recall 15119 · Apr 21, 2015 · AG Professional Hair Care Products Ltd.
3,100
units affected
3,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15119
- Date
- Apr 21, 2015
- Company
- AG Professional Hair Care Products Ltd.
- Units affected
- 3,100
- Product
- Sweet Heat Hair Dryers
- Product type
- Hair Dryers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Sweet Heat handheld hair dryers. The hair dryers are white and have the words "Sweet Heat" printed in black near the blower nozzle. "AG Hair" is printed in grey and black on the back of the blower nozzle, above the handle.
What can happen
The hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device, which guards against electrocution or shock if the dryer is immersed in water.
The fix
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers and contact AG Hair to request a pre-paid mailing label and packaging in order to return the hair dryer for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- ULTA Beauty and other beauty supply stores and hair salons nationwide from May 2013 through March 2015 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sweet heat hair dryers?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers and contact AG Hair to request a pre-paid mailing label and packaging in order to return the hair dryer for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device, which guards against electrocution or shock if the dryer is immersed in water.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.