Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International
Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard
Why was Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International recalled?
The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Universalink International Trading toll-free at (866) 997-6768 between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email the firm 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
- Special and Narita Hair Dryers
- Company
- Universalink International Trading Inc., of La Puente, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 3,000
- Sold at
- Various retail stores in California from June 2003 through October 2008 for about $15.
- Recall date
- April 29, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Special (model EX-1800) and Narita (model TE-263) hair dryers. "Special" or "Narita" and the model number are printed on the dryer. The "Special" hair dryers are brown and the "Narita" hair dryers are white and black and fold up.