Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard

Travel'N Baby Mini Hair Dryers

Date of Recall

2007-01-24

CPSC Release Number

07-087

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 871-6824

Units

About 18,000

Distributor

Metropolis Beauty Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Importer

Detour Corp., doing business as Version-X, of Studio City, Calif.

Sold By

Independent beauty supply stores and beauty salons nationwide and online at www.metropolisbeauty.com from January 2004 through January 2005 for about $20.

Problem/Hazard

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.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and contact Version-X for a replacement hair dryer equipped with an immersion protection plug.

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

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