Is your hair dryer safe? To find out, check the end of the cord. Is there an immersion protection device? That’s a plug with the red switch that pops out and cuts off the power if the drier comes into contact with water. For years now, most handheld hair driers have come with the immersion protection devices, but it wasn’t mandatory, so consumers have been put at risk. No more, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued new rules saying hair driers without the protection may not be sold.
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06/09/2011
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Wow my sister was using danger product. I glad that was change because many people will got hurt.
Posted by: Memory Pro | 07/19/2011 at 04:23 PM
My currently comes with the standard safety device, but I imagine there are lots of folks, and especially seniors who have older models without them. Glad this is now mandatory.
Posted by: The Travel Insurance Over 65 Guy | 07/21/2011 at 06:46 PM
Is your hair dryer safe? To find out, check the end of the cord. Is there an immersion protection device? That’s a plug with the red switch that pops out and cuts off the power if the drier comes into contact with water. For years now, most handheld hair driers have come with the immersion protection devices, but it wasn’t mandatory, so consumers have been put at risk.
My currently comes with the standard safety device, but I imagine there are lots of folks, and especially seniors who have older models without them. Glad this is now mandatory.
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So many words,I will feel scared,I think more pictures will be better.But it is just my opinion ,depends on you!
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Posted by: femnjung | 01/17/2012 at 12:09 AM
AS long as i know that the electrical cable is still ok, then set it to low position i believe it is alright.
Posted by: Visit England | 01/29/2012 at 05:19 AM
Use it and handle with care, it should be ok...
Posted by: Healthy Options | 01/29/2012 at 05:20 AM
For years now, most handheld hair driers have come with the immersion protection devices, but it wasn’t mandatory, so consumers have been put at risk.
Posted by: hair thinning | 02/26/2012 at 04:23 AM