Hair Dryers Recalled Due to Electrocution Hazard
Recall 06143 · Apr 19, 2006 · Saroj International Inc.
4,000
units affected
4,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06143
- Date
- Apr 19, 2006
- Company
- Saroj International Inc.
- Units affected
- 4,000
- Product
- Eusonic Hair Dryers
- Product type
- Hair Dryers
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The hair dryers recalled are the Eusonic models numbers 9318, 9329, and 2218. The model numbers are imprinted on the opposite side of the handle from where the slide switch is situated. The hair dryers are red, have a black slide switch and the word Eusonic is imprinted in black on the blower part of the hair dryer.
What can happen
The electric hair dryer's power cord does not have an immersion protection plug. Therefore, if the hair dryer falls into water during use, it can pose a shock and/or electrocution hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various retail stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2004 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled eusonic hair dryers?
Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The electric hair dryer's power cord does not have an immersion protection plug. Therefore, if the hair dryer falls into water during use, it can pose a shock and/or electrocution hazard.
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.