Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to
Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard
Why was Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to 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 safety standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or free replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact Vintage International toll free at (888) 711-4656 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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
- National and Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers
- Company
- Vintage International Inc., of Hacienda Heights, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 2,300
- Sold at
- Various retail stores in the Los Angeles area from January 2007 through August 2008 for between $20 and $40.
- Recall date
- June 3, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves National and Sanyo hand held hair dryers. The hair dryers are made of plastic and chrome with a fold up handle and were sold in blue, pink, white and black colors. Model numbers EH-5202, EH-5215, EH-5216, EH-7911, EH-7912, or EH-7913 and "National" and "Sanyo" can be found on the hair dryer's blower nozzle or handle.