The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04150·Announced 2004-06-03

Marukyo USA Recalls Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers for Electrocution Risk

Marukyo USA is recalling 6,100 Kuru Kuru hair dryers because they lack an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution hazard if they fall into water.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrocution) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Marukyo U.S.A. Inc. is recalling approximately 6,100 Kuru Kuru hair dryers manufactured by National Electric of Japan. The recalled units, which come in blue and pink, include model numbers EHP798P, EHP790P, EH724V, and EH725PK. The model name and number are located on the handle. These hair dryers are missing an immersion protection device at the end of the plug, which is designed to prevent electrocution if the appliance falls into water.

The hair dryers were sold at Asian retail stores nationwide between January 2002 and December 2003 for approximately $27. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should stop using the hair dryers immediately. They can return the product to the store where it was purchased or to Marukyo U.S.A. Inc. for a refund. Consumers can contact Marukyo U.S.A. collect at (213) 488-0707 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or by email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers
Manufacturer
National Electric, of Japan
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
6,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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