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CPSC recall · Reported April 19, 2006

Hair Dryers Recalled Due to Electrocution Hazard

The electric hair dryer's power cord does not have an immersion protection plug. Therefore, if the hair dryer falls into water during use, it can pose a shock and/or electrocution…

Recall #
06143
Affected scope
About 4,000 (14,000 hair dryers were sold in Mexico)
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The CPSC recalled The hair dryers recalled are the Eusonic models numbers 9318, 9329, and 2218. The model n… - a moderate-severity action.

Hair Dryers Recalled Due to Electrocution Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 19, 2006. Reason: The electric hair dryer's power cord does not have an immersion protection plug. Therefore, if the hair dryer…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and return them to the store wh…. Verify recall #06143 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The electric hair dryer's power cord does not have an immersion protection plug. Therefore, if the hair dryer….

Moderate
severity level
April 19, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06143 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #06143) was formally reported on April 19, 2006. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 4,000 (14,000 hair dryers were sold in Mexico).

The documented reason for this recall is: The electric hair dryer's power cord does not have an immersion protection plug. Therefore, if the hair dryer falls into water during use, it can pose a shock and/or electrocution hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 4,000 (14,000 hair dryers were sold in Mexico)

Related Recalls

6

1 from same agency

Product description

The hair dryers recalled are the Eusonic models numbers 9318, 9329, and 2218. The model numbers are imprinted on the opposite side of the handle from where the slide switch is situated. The hair dryers are red, have a black slide switch and the word Eusonic is imprinted in black on the blower part of the hair dryer.

Reason for recall

The electric hair dryer's power cord does not have an immersion protection plug. Therefore, if the hair dryer falls into water during use, it can pose a shock and/or electrocution hazard.

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 06143
Date reported April 19, 2006
Date initiated April 19, 2006
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 4,000 (14,000 hair dryers were sold in Mexico)
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

  • Check the recall number (06143) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The hair dryers recalled are the Eusonic models numbers 9318, 9329, and 2218. The model numbers are imprinted on the opposite side of the handle from where the slide switch is situated. The hair dryers are red, have a black slide switch and the word Eusonic is imprinted in black on the blower part of the hair dryer.. Units affected: About 4,000 (14,000 hair dryers were sold in Mexico).
Why was this product recalled?
The electric hair dryer's power cord does not have an immersion protection plug. Therefore, if the hair dryer falls into water during use, it can pose a shock and/or electrocution hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 19, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06143.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (06143) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported April 19, 2006. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.