CPSC recall 09205
Special and Narita Hair Dryers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Special and Narita Hair Dryers by Universalink International Trading, citing the hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent elect….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09205 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2009-04-29 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Universalink International Trading |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Special and Narita Hair Dryers | This recall involves Special (model EX-1800) and Narita (model TE-263) hair dryers. "Special" or "Narita" and the model number are printed on the dryer. The "Special" hair dryers are brown and the "Narita" hair dryers are white and black and fold up.
Reason
The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Hair-Dryers-Recalled-by-Universalink-International-Trading-Due-to-Electrocution-Hazard
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