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Name of Product: National and Sanyo Hand-held Hair Dryers
Importer: Vintage International Inc., of Hacienda Heights, Calif.
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 safety standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Description: This recall involves National and Sanyo hand-held hair dryers. The
hair dryers are made of plastic and chrome with a fold-up handle and were sold
in blue, pink, white and black colors. Model numbers EH-5202, EH-5215, EH-5216,
EH-7911, EH-7912, or EH-7913 and "National" and "Sanyo" can be found on the hair
dryer's blower nozzle or handle.
Sold at: Various retail stores in the Los Angeles area from January 2007 through August 2008 for between $20 and $40.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hair dryers and
return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Vintage International toll free at (888) 711-4656 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. (6-03-09)
Name of Product: Special and Narita Hair Dryers
Importer: Universalink International Trading Inc., of La Puente, Calif. They were manufactured in Taiwan.
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. No injuries or incidents have been reported.
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.
Sold at: Various retail stores in California from June 2003 through October 2008 for about $15.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Universalink International Trading toll-free at (866) 997-6768 between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. (5-01-09)
Importer: Big Lots Stores, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio. They were manufactured in China.
Hazard: The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device
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.
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Style Elements Cool Shot Turbo hair dryers. The hand-held dryers have a silver body and black handle. Model number 3615T is printed on a label near the on/off switch.
Sold exclusively at: Big Lots' stores nationwide from July 2008 through December 2009 for about $12.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund.
Contact: For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.biglots.com. (3-13-09)
Importer: Markwins Beauty Products, of City of Industry, Calif. They were manufactured in China.
Hazard: The metal clasp attached to the keychain contains high levels of lead.
Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves lip gloss with a metal clasp keychain attached to the cap by a chain. Markings on the lip gloss container read, "Lip Gloss," "Brillant á lèvres," "Fantasy Makers®" and "from the creators of Wet n Wild."
Sold at: Rite Aid, Kmart, Fred Meyer and Wal-Mart Stores nationwide during October 2008 for about $1.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled lip gloss away from children and contact Markwins Beauty Products for a refund or exchange.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Markwins Beauty Products at (800) 626-8878 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.markwins.com. (1-29-09)
Importer: Fantas-Eyes Inc., of New York, N.Y. They were manufactured in China.
Hazard: The lettering "HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL" with glitter on the pouch used with
the manicure kit contains excess levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested
by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No incidents or injuries
have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the pouch that contains the "High School Musical" manicure kit. The 7-1/2 inch by 4-3/4 inch plastic see-through pouch has a pink zipper with "High School Musical" printed in yellow gold with glitter and "Sharpay" printed in dark red on one side.
Sold by: LTD Commodities and ABC distributing catalogs and Web sites and on www.lakeside.com from September 2008 to November 2008 for about $11.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pouch used with the manicure kit away from children and contact Fantas-Eyes for a free replacement. Consumers can continue using the manicure items.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Fantas-Eyes at (800) 352-7419 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Fantas-Eyes.com. (1-29-09)
Name of Product: Bonne Bell Children's Cosmetics Accessory Bags
Importer: Bonne Bell Co., of Lakewood, Ohio. They were manufactured in China.
Hazard: The metal clasps on the handle of the accessory bags contain excessive levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled accessory bags are made of plastic and have a zipper and carrying handle. The bags come with an assortment of cosmetic products, which are not part of this recall. The model name and UPC numbers are located on the hangtag. The following recalled model names and UPC numbers are involved in this recall:
SMACKERS Sweet Treats Collection | UPC 0 50051 50575 7
SMACKERS Sparkle & Shine Collection | UPC 0 50051 50576 4
SMACKERS Glam It Up Collection | UPC 0 50051 50577 1
BONNEBELL Natural Neutrals Collection | UPC 0 50051 22640 9
BONNEBELL Pretty Pinks Collection | UPC 0 50051 22641 6
BONNEBELL Fresh Pinks Collection | UPC 0 50051 22642 3
BONNEBELL Glamorous Neutrals Collection | UPC 0 50051 22643 0
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide and Bonne Bell's Web site from September 2007 through August 2008 for about $9.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled accessory bag away from children and contact Bonne Bell for a replacement bag.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Bonne Bell toll-free at (866) 288-8643 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or via e-mail at quality@bonnebell.com or visit the company's Web site at www.thebonnebellcompany.com/recall. (8-29-08)
L'Oreal is voluntarily taking this action due to an error in the printing of the directions for the use of the Dream Blonde Bleach and Lightening care kit. All retailers have been notified and have removed the product from their shelves. Affected consumers, estimated at a few hundred, will receive a full refund for returned product.
L'Oreal took immediate action following one customer complaint of the product causing irritation. The Dream Blonde Bleach and Lightening Care formula itself is safe. However, if used according to the current misprinted directions, complications such as irritation or sensitivity could result so consumers should not use the product and should instead return it to their retailer for a refund. As with any product, if a consumer feels they are having any type of reaction or irritation, they should consultant their physician. This recall affects only the Dream Blonde Bleach and Lightening care kit in the Dream Blonde range of products.
Any consumers looking for more information should call 888-241-9504. (1-31-08)
after the company determined that the preservative system is not adequate against
certain microorganisms. The company has been in full communication with the FDA
regarding this issue and the decision to implement a voluntary recall. The company
is recalling all bottles of AGENT COOL BLUE Plaque-Detecting Rinse, an estimated
four million, from both retailers and consumers.
The company conducted a thorough assessment and concluded that the risk of illness in healthy individuals following use of this product is very low. However, there could be a significant health risk to individuals with weakened or suppressed immune systems. To date, there have been no consumer adverse health events reported that are related to this issue.
The recall affects all existing bottles of AGENT COOL BLUE Plaque-Detecting Rinse. Consumers should discontinue using and properly discard the product, and may obtain a full refund through calling the company's toll-free consumer line 1-888-222-0249 and mailing in the back label, including the UPC code. Additional information can be found at the product Web site, www.agentcoolblue.com. (4-24-07)
Name of Product: Suave Kids Bath Set
Units: About 11,000
Manufacturer: Almar Sales Co., of New York, NY
Hazard: Items in the baths sets contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, some of the handles on the carrying case are long enough to pose a strangulation hazard. Also, the plastic carrying case poses a danger of suffocation.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Description: This recall involves "Suave" brand bath sets that contain a 3-in-1 shampoo, bath sponge and various other toy animal and character bath products. The baths sets are packaged in brightly colored vinyl bags with a clear window. Style numbers involved in this recall are SVK 9498, 9499, 9501, 9506, 9507 and 9508. The style numbers are located on the back and/or bottom right corner of the package, above the UPC code.
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from March 2006 through June 2006 for about $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these bath sets and either dispose of them or return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Almar Sales at (800) 251-2522 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at recall@almarsales.com. (10-10-06)
Name of Product: "Monica" and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair Dryers
Units: About 19,300
Manufacturer/Importer: Style Tronics Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard: These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves two models of pistol-type hair dryers: The Monica hair dryer has its model name and number, SW-117, written on the handle. It is made of black plastic and chrome, and the handle folds up. The Turbo 1200 model has model number DS-507 written on the back of the handle. The model name is written on the blower nozzle. They are green and white and green.
Sold at: Independent discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2005 for between $3 and $5.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these hair dryers, and contact Style Tronics Inc. for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Call Style Tronics Inc. toll-free at (888) 266-9272 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. (7-19-06)
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