Xtava Recalls Allure Hair Dryers Due to Fire, Burn and Electrical Shock Ha ...
This recall involves the Allure and Allure Pro 2200W ionic ceramic hair dryers. The hand-held hair dryers are black or white and include a concentrator nozzle. The hair dryers were sold separately or as part of various hair care kits that included hair treatment products, a flat iron or a diffuser. Many of the units have a label located underneath the back of the unit bearing the following SKU numbers: XTV010001, XTV010001N, XTV010002, or XTV010002N. All units have “xtava” imprinted on the blower end of the hair dryer.
Product:
Allure and Allure Pro hair dryersAbout 235,000
Retailer:
Online at Amazon.com, eBay.com, Walmart.com, Xtava.com, Groupon.com and other websites from October 2014 through August 2018 for between $15 and $60 when sold separately, and for between $20 and $80 when sold as part of a hair care kit.
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2018
Injury:
The firm has received 193 reports of the hair dryers or power cords overheating, melting, exploding or catching fire, including 18 reports of burns and two reports of a minor electrical shock. Four of the reported burn incidents resulted in a blister to the hand, wrist or finger. One consumer reported a severe burn.
Mfg Country:
China
Importer:
Xtava LLC, of New York
Recall ID: 8377
Last Published: Aug 15, 2018
Official Site: Link
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Emert Number: 18205
Emert Status: Announced