Recalls / 2007-01-24
Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard
07087 · Recalled 2007-01-24 · CPSC page
Description
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and contact Version-X for a replacement hair dryer equipped with an immersion protection plug.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Travel'N Baby Mini Hair Dryers | About 18,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Detour Corp., doing business as Version-X, of Studio City, Calif.
- Distributor
- Metropolis Beauty Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Independent beauty supply stores, beauty salons nationwide, online at www.metropolisbeauty.com
Consumer contact
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
Source: CPSC recall 07087. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.