Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-01-24 · 07087
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.
Recall
Number
07087
Date
2007-01-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Travel'N Baby Mini Hair Dryers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Independent beauty supply stores and beauty salons nationwide and online at www.metropolisbeauty.com from January 2004 through January 2005 for about $20.
Importer(s)
Detour Corp., doing business as Version-X, of Studio City, Calif.
Distributor(s)
Metropolis Beauty Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
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.