LUS Recalls Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution or Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 20738 · Apr 23, 2020 · Lus
2,700
units affected
2,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20738
- Date
- Apr 23, 2020
- Company
- Lus
- Units affected
- 2,700
- Product
- LUS Hair Dryers & Diffusers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves the LUS Dryer & Diffuser. The handheld hair dryers were sold in white, in a box that also contains a diffuser. The hair dryers have the model number HD-LUS01 printed under the back end of the hair dryer. The logos "LUS Brands" and "Love Ur Curls" are located on either side of the back end of the dryer.
What can happen
The hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution or shock hazard if the dryer falls into water when plugged in.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the hair dryers. LUS is contacting all known purchasers of the hair dryers and providing a choice of either a full refund of the purchase price or a $175 store credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online at www.lusbrands.com from November 2019 through February 2020 for between $125 and $144.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lus hair dryers & diffusers?
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the hair dryers. LUS is contacting all known purchasers of the hair dryers and providing a choice of either a full refund of the purchase price or a $175 store credit.
What is the hazard?
The hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution or shock hazard if the dryer falls into water when plugged in.
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.