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….

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

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agency class: 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 recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above 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.

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	Not classified by agency
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.

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What product was recalled? ▼

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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06143.

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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