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Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers

CPSC Recall #04-150 — June 2, 2004

Recall #04-150 Date: June 2, 2004 Remedy: Refund

Product

Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), National Electric, of Japan, is voluntarily recalling about 6,100 Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers. These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.Name of product: Kuru Kuru Hair DryersUnits: 6,100Manufacturer: National Electric, of JapanImporter: Marukyo U.S.A. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.Hazard: These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled Kuru Kuru model hair dryers include the following model numbers: EHP798P, EHP790P, EH724V, and EH725PK. The model name and number can be found on the handle. The recalled units, which come in blue and pink, do not have an immersion protection device at the end of the plug.Sold at: Asian retail stores nationwide between January 2002 and December 2003 for about $27.Manufactured in: JapanRemedy: Consumers should stop using the hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased or to Marukyo U.S.A. Inc. for a refund.Consumer Contact: Contact Marukyo U.S.A. collect at (213) 488-0707 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or by email at [email protected] Contact: Mary Kanai at (213) 488-0707.

Hazard

These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased or to Marukyo U.S.A. Inc. for a refund.

Units Affected

6,100

Sold At

Asian retail stores nationwide between January 2002 and December 2003 for about $27.

Manufacturer

National Electric, of Japan

Importer

Marukyo U.S.A. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Manufactured In

Japan

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