Xtava Recalls Allure Hair Dryers Due to Fire, Burn and Electrical Shock Hazards
Recalled 2018-08-15. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 235,000Units
2018-08-15Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- 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.
- The hazard
- The hair dryer and power cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.
- Injuries
- 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.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and contact Xtava to receive a free replacement hair dryer.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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