Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution
Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard
Why was Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution recalled?
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. If the hair dryer falls into water during use and is not equipped with this safety device, it can pose a shock and/or an electrocution hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and contact Version-X for a replacement hair dryer equipped with an immersion protection plug. Contact: For more information, call Version-X at (800) 871-6824 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the recall Web site at www.metropolisbeauty.com
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
- Travel'N Baby Mini Hair Dryers
- Company
- Detour Corp., doing business as Version-X, of Studio City, Calif., Metropolis Beauty Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 18,000
- Sold at
- Independent beauty supply stores and beauty salons nationwide and online at www.metropolisbeauty.com from January 2004 through January 2005 for about $20.
- Recall date
- January 24, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled hair dryers are made of plastic and are red, blue or green. The hair dryer's handle folds up. The words "Travel'N Baby" are printed on one side of the hair dryer.