CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and contact Version-X for a replacement hair dryer equipped with an immersion protection plug.
Contact Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Independent beauty supply stores and beauty salons nationwide and online at www.metropolisbeauty.com from January 2004 through January 2005 for about $20.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
07087
Product Information
Product Name
Travel'N Baby Mini Hair Dryers
Product Type
Hair Dryers
Number of Units
About 18,000
Imported By
Detour Corp., doing business as Version-X, of Studio City, Calif.
Distributed By
Metropolis Beauty Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Manufactured In
China