CPSC, Blason International Trading Corp. Announce Recall of Hand-Held Hair Dryers
CPSC recall 03192 · announced September 25, 2003 · Blason International Trading · 700 units affected
The product
The recalled units are the Blason Turbo Style model 4030 electric hand-held hair dryers without an immersion protection device. These units have a pistol-style grip and a black plastic casing with a two-prong power cord labeled, in part, "Blason Turbo Style Mod. 4030. 110V/60HZ/1500W."
The hazard
Some of these hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard, if dropped in water.
What to do (per CPSC)
Return the hair dryer to Blason International Trading Corp., for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Retail drug stores and hair accessories and salon retail operations, from May 2002 through June 2003, for about $40.
Consumer contact: Call Blason toll-free at (888) 625-2766 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.