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Recalled Kuru Kuru Hair Dryer, pink -
Recalled Kuru Kuru Hair Dryer, blue -
Recalled Kuru Kuru Hair Dryer, open -
Recalled Kuru Kuru Hair Dryer, open
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.
6,100
Contact Marukyo U.S.A. collect at (213) 488-0707 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or by email at marukyo@sbcglobal.net.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), National Electric, of Japan, is voluntarily recalling about 6,100 Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers. These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.
Name of product: Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers
Units: 6,100
Manufacturer: National Electric, of Japan
Importer: Marukyo U.S.A. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard: These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: 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.
Sold at: Asian retail stores nationwide between January 2002 and December 2003 for about $27.
Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: Contact Marukyo U.S.A. collect at (213) 488-0707 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or by email at marukyo@sbcglobal.net.
Media Contact: Mary Kanai at (213) 488-0707.
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.
None reported.
Marukyo U.S.A. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
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