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Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard

  • Recalled Special Hair Dryer
  • Recalled Narita Hair Dryer
Name of Product:
Special and Narita Hair Dryers
Hazard:

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.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
April 29, 2009
Units:

About 3,000

Consumer 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 sales@naritausa.com.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Various retail stores in California from June 2003 through October 2008 for about $15.
Importer(s):

Universalink International Trading Inc., of La Puente, Calif.

Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Recall number:
09-205

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