The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15119·Announced 2015-04-21

AG Hair Sweet Heat Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard

AG Hair is recalling about 3,100 Sweet Heat hair dryers because they lack an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution risk if submerged in 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 hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

AG Professional Hair Care Products Ltd. is recalling approximately 3,100 Sweet Heat handheld hair dryers. The recall was issued because the hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device, which is designed to guard against electrocution or shock if the dryer is immersed in water. The affected hair dryers are white and feature the words "Sweet Heat" printed in black near the blower nozzle, with "AG Hair" printed in grey and black on the back of the blower nozzle above the handle.

The hair dryers were sold at ULTA Beauty and other beauty supply stores and hair salons nationwide from May 2013 through March 2015 for about $100. The product was manufactured in China and imported by AG Professional Hair Care Products Ltd. of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers. To obtain a remedy, consumers should contact AG Hair toll-free at (866) 924-4247 from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at www.aghair.com and click on "Recall Notice" to request a pre-paid mailing label and packaging for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Sweet Heat Hair Dryers
Manufacturer
AG Professional Hair Care Products Ltd., of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
3,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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