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CPSC, Marukyo USA Announce Recall of Hair Dryers

CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-06-03 · 04150

Hazards

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

Recall

Number
04150
Date
2004-06-03
Injuries reported
1

Products

Names
Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers

Companies

Manufacturer(s)
National Electric, of Japan
Retailer(s)
Asian retail stores nationwide, between January 2002 and December 2003, for about $27.
Importer(s)
Marukyo U.S.A. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Japan

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.

Source

Authoritative
CPSC recall page
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