CPSCApril 29, 2009consumer
Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The 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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Brands named
universalink international tradingspecialspecial andhairhair dryers
Recall history
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