Vintage International National and Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers

Description: Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2009 Release # 09-235 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 711-4656 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: National and Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers Units: About 2,300 Importer: Vintage International Inc., of Hacienda Heights, Calif. 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 safety standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves National and Sanyo hand held hair dryers. The hair dryers are made of plastic and chrome with a fold up handle and were sold in blue, pink, white and black colors. Model numbers EH-5202, EH-5215, EH-5216, EH-7911, EH-7912, or EH-7913 and “National” and “Sanyo” can be found on the hair dryer’s blower nozzle or handle. Sold at: Various retail stores in the Los Angeles area from January 2007 through August 2008 for between $20 and $40. Manufactured in: Thailand Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or free replacement. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Vintage International toll free at (888) 711-4656 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. [Learn More]