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Product Recall Number: 04-150

Why was Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers recalled?

These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.

Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers
Here's product recall specific data for Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-150

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-06-02

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), National Electric, of Japan, is voluntarily recalling about 6,100 Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers. These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.Name of product: Kuru Kuru Hair DryersUnits: 6,100Manufacturer: National Electric, of JapanImporter: Marukyo U.S.A. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.Hazard: These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled Kuru Kuru model hair dryers include the following model numbers: EHP798P, EHP790P, EH724V, and EH725PK. The model name and number can be found on the handle. The recalled units, which come in blue and pink, do not have an immersion protection device at the end of the plug.Sold at: Asian retail stores nationwide between January 2002 and December 2003 for about $27.Manufactured in: JapanRemedy: Consumers should stop using the hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased or to Marukyo U.S.A. Inc. for a refund.Consumer Contact: 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 marukyo@sbcglobal.net.Media Contact: Mary Kanai at (213) 488-0707.

  • Hazard Description: These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: 6100

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased or to Marukyo U.S.A. Inc. for a refund.

  • Sold At: Asian retail stores nationwide between January 2002 and December 2003 for about $27.

  • Importers: Marukyo U.S.A. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

  • Manufacturers: National Electric, of Japan

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Japan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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