CPSC recall 09235
National and Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of National and Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers by Vintage International, 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 | 09235 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2009-06-03 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Vintage International |
| Distribution | US |
Product
National and Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers | This recall involves National and Sanyo hand held hair dryers. The hair dryers are made of plastic and chrome with a fold up handle and were sold in blue, pink, white and black colors. Model numbers EH-5202, EH-5215, EH-5216, EH-7911, EH-7912, or EH-7913 and "National" and "Sanyo" can be found on the hair dryer's blower nozzle or handle.
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 safety 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-Vintage-International-Due-to-Electrocution-Hazard
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