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CPSCRecalled Jun 3, 2004 · #04150

CPSC, Marukyo USA Announce Recall of Hair Dryers

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers
Type
Hair Dryers
Manufacturer
National Electric, of Japan
Model numbers
EHP798P, EHP790P, EH724V, EH725PK
UPCs
Sold at
Asian retail stores nationwide, between January 2002 and December 2003, for about $27.
Made in
Japan

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased or to Marukyo U.S.A. Inc. for a refund.

View the official CPSC notice