CPSCApril 19, 2006

Hair Dryers recall: Electrocution Hazard

Hair Dryers Recalled Due to Electrocution Hazard

Why was Hair Dryers recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund. Contact: Contact Saroj International Inc., toll free at (877) 277-1055 between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or by email at [email protected]

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Eusonic Hair Dryers
Company
Saroj International Inc., of Vernon, Calif.
Quantity
About 4,000 (14,000 hair dryers were sold in Mexico)
Sold at
Various retail stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2004 for about $10.
Recall date
April 19, 2006
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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