CPSC, Fromm International-Solis® USA Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
CPSC recall 04080 · announced February 10, 2004 · Solis · 16,500 units affected
The product
The recalled Solis model hair dryers include the following model numbers: 311, 340, 401, 405, 407, 407T, 411, and 415. The model name and number can be found either on the handle, the underside of the barrel or under the filter. The recalled units, which come in black and blue, do not have an immersion protection device at the end of the plug.
The hazard
These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using this product. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Professional beauty distributors, between November 2002 and December 2003, for about $90.
Consumer contact: Contact Fromm International at (800) 323-4252 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's Web site at www.frommintl.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.