"Was Special and Narita Hair Dryers recalled?"

Q: "Was Special and Narita Hair Dryers recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #09205 was issued on 2009-04-29. 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."

Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard

Source: CPSC Recall #09205

Recall Date

2009-04-29

Manufacturer

Universalink International Trading Inc., of La Puente, Calif.

Units Affected

About 3,000

Products Involved

Special and Narita Hair Dryers

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Reported Injuries

None reported.

Sold At

Various retail stores in California from June 2003 through October 2008 for about $15.

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Full Recall Description

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.

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28