Universalink International Trading · Recalled
Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading 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 electrocution, are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
- Units
- About 3,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $15
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Special (model EX-1800) and Narita (model TE-263) hair dryers. "Special" or "Narita" and the model number are printed on the dryer. The "Special" hair dryers are brown and the "Narita" hair dryers are white and black and fold up.
The file
- Sold at
- Various retail stores in California from June 2003 through October 2008 for about $15.
- Product type
- Hair Dryers
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Universalink International Trading Inc., of La Puente, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Universalink International Trading toll-free at (866) 997-6768 between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at sales@naritausa.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 APR 29 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
