Allure and Allure Pro hair dryers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 15, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Xtava Recalls Allure Hair Dryers Due to Fire, Burn and Electrical Shock Hazards

Recall number

18205

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

The hair dryer and power cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and contact Xtava to receive a free replacement hair dryer.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.