Detour Corp., doing business as Version- · Recalled
Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. If the hair dryer falls into water during use and is not equipped with this safety device, it can pose a shock and/or an electrocution hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 18,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled hair dryers are made of plastic and are red, blue or green. The hair dryer's handle folds up. The words "Travel'N Baby" are printed on one side of the hair dryer.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent beauty supply stores and beauty salons nationwide and online at www.metropolisbeauty.com from January 2004 through January 2005 for about $20.
- Product type
- Hair Dryers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Detour Corp., doing business as Version-X, of Studio City, Calif., Metropolis Beauty Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and contact Version-X for a replacement hair dryer equipped with an immersion protection plug.
For more information, call Version-X at (800) 871-6824 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the recall Web site at www.metropolisbeauty.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 24 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.