CPSC recall · Reported August 15, 2018
Xtava Recalls Allure Hair Dryers Due to Fire, Burn and Electrical Shock Hazards
The hair dryer and power cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Allure and Allure Pro 2200W ionic ceramic hair dryers. The hand-….
Xtava Recalls Allure Hair Dryers Due to Fire, Burn and Electrical Shock Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 15, 2018. Reason: The hair dryer and power cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and contact Xtava to receive a fr…. Verify recall #18205 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The hair dryer and power cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards..
- None
- agency class
- August 15, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18205 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 the Allure and Allure Pro 2200W ionic ceramic hair dryers. The hand-held hair dryers are black or white and include a concentrator nozzle. The hair dryers were sold separately or as part of various hair care kits that included hair treatment products, a flat iron or a diffuser. Many of the units have a label located underneath the back of the unit bearing the following SKU numbers: XTV010001, XTV010001N, XTV010002, or XTV010002N. All units have "xtava" imprinted on the blower end of the hair dryer.
Reason for recall
The hair dryer and power cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and contact Xtava to receive a free replacement hair dryer.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18205 |
| Date reported | August 15, 2018 |
| Date initiated | August 15, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 235,000 |
| 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 hair dryers and contact Xtava to receive a free replacement hair dryer.
- Check the recall number (18205) 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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