CPSC recall · Reported June 3, 2009
Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution 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 elect…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves National and Sanyo hand held hair dryers. The hair dryers are made o….
Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 3, 2009. Reason: The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dry…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hair dryers and return them to the s…. Verify recall #09235 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dry….
- None
- agency class
- June 3, 2009
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09235 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.
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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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or free replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09235 |
| Date reported | June 3, 2009 |
| Date initiated | June 3, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 2,300 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund o…
- Check the recall number (09235) 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.
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