Hair Dryers Recalled by AG Hair Due to Electrocution Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Apr 21, 2015, 01:00 ET

WASHINGTON, April 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Hair-Dryers-Recalled-by-AG-Hair

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Sweet Heat Hair Dryers

Hazard: The hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device, which guards against electrocution or shock if the dryer is immersed in water.

Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers and contact AG Hair to request a pre-paid mailing label and packaging in order to return the hair dryer for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: AG Hair toll-free at (866) 924-4247 from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at www.aghair.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 3,100

Description: This recall involves Sweet Heat handheld hair dryers. The hair dryers are white and have the words "Sweet Heat" printed in black near the blower nozzle. "AG Hair" is printed in grey and black on the back of the blower nozzle, above the handle.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Sold at: ULTA Beauty and other beauty supply stores and hair salons nationwide from May 2013 through March 2015 for about $100.

Importer: AG Professional Hair Care Products Ltd., of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Manufactured in: China

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