Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #07087
Recall Date
2007-01-24
Manufacturer
Detour Corp., doing business as Version-X, of Studio City, Calif.
Units Affected
About 18,000
Products Involved
Travel'N Baby Mini Hair Dryers
Hazard
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. If the hair dryer falls into water during use and is not equipped with this safety device, it can pose a shock and/or an electrocution hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and contact Version-X for a replacement hair dryer equipped with an immersion protection plug.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Independent beauty supply stores and beauty salons nationwide and online at www.metropolisbeauty.com from January 2004 through January 2005 for about $20.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recalled hair dryers are made of plastic and are red, blue or green. The hair dryer's handle folds up. The words "Travel'N Baby" are printed on one side of the hair dryer.
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