Safety regulator, Marukyo USA Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
Recall 04150 · Jun 3, 2004 · National Electric
6,100
units affected
6,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04150
- Date
- Jun 3, 2004
- Company
- National Electric
- Units affected
- 6,100
- Product
- Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers
- Product type
- Hair Dryers
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recalled Kuru Kuru model hair dryers include the following model numbers: EHP798P, EHP790P, EH724V, and EH725PK. The model name and number can be found on the handle. The recalled units, which come in blue and pink, do not have an immersion protection device at the end of the plug.
What can happen
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device, to prevent electrocution, if the hair dryer falls into water.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased or to Marukyo U.S.A. Inc. for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Asian retail stores nationwide, between January 2002 and December 2003, for about $27.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kuru kuru hair dryers?
Consumers should stop using the hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased or to Marukyo U.S.A. Inc. for a refund.
What is the hazard?
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device, to prevent electrocution, if the hair dryer falls into 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.