Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard
Recall 09205 · Apr 29, 2009 · Universalink International Trading Inc.
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09205
- Date
- Apr 29, 2009
- Company
- Universalink International Trading Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Special and Narita Hair Dryers
- Product type
- Hair Dryers
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Special (model EX-1800) and Narita (model TE-263) hair dryers. "Special" or "Narita" and the model number are printed on the dryer. The "Special" hair dryers are brown and the "Narita" hair dryers are white and black and fold up.
What can happen
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 standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various retail stores in California from June 2003 through October 2008 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled special and narita hair dryers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is 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 standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
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.