The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·96014·Announced 1995-11-09

CPSC Recalls 28,000 Electric Hair Dryers Lacking Immersion Protection

CPSC and seven importers are recalling approximately 28,000 electric hand-held hair dryers that lack immersion protection plugs, posing an electrocution risk if dropped 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) where the source text provides general statistics on annual electrocutions but does not report specific injuries or deaths associated with this particular recall batch, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and seven importers announced the voluntary recall of approximately 28,000 electric hand-held hair dryers. The recalled units do not contain an immersion protection plug, a safety feature required by current voluntary industry standards to prevent electrocution if the device is dropped in water while in the "on" or "off" position.

The recall involves hair dryers sold under the brands Dubl Duck/Jet Set, P&K Trading, Mercantile Wholesale, J&D Beauty Products, Chandur Hasso, Panwira, and AAA Electronics. These products were distributed between 1990 and 1995 at various retail stores and beauty supply outlets. The source text notes that between 15 and 20 people are electrocuted annually by hand-held hair dryers, with most deaths occurring when the device is immersed in water during bathing.

Consumers who own any of the listed models should contact the respective importer to receive a replacement dryer or arrange a repair. The specific models and contact numbers are detailed in the official recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
AAA Electronics electric hand-held hair dryers
Manufacturer
Dubl Duck
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care Appliances
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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