National and Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers
CPSC Recall #09-235 — June 2, 2009
Product
National and Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers
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.
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 safety standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or free replacement.
Units Affected
About 2,300
Sold At
Various retail stores in the Los Angeles area from January 2007 through August 2008 for between $20 and $40.
Importer
Vintage International Inc., of Hacienda Heights, Calif.
Manufactured In
Thailand