Hair Dryers Recalled Due to Electrocution Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #06143
Recall Date
2006-04-19
Manufacturer
Saroj International Inc., of Vernon, Calif.
Units Affected
About 4,000 (14,000 hair dryers were sold in Mexico)
Products Involved
Eusonic Hair Dryers
Hazard
The electric hair dryer's power cord does not have an immersion protection plug. Therefore, if the hair dryer falls into water during use, it can pose a shock and/or electrocution hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Various retail stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2004 for about $10.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The hair dryers recalled are the Eusonic models numbers 9318, 9329, and 2218. The model numbers are imprinted on the opposite side of the handle from where the slide switch is situated. The hair dryers are red, have a black slide switch and the word Eusonic is imprinted in black on the blower part 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