CPSC, Lado Co. of America Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
CPSC recall 04540 · announced March 9, 2004 · Lado Co · 600 units affected
The product
The recalled units are the Formula 3000, Energy Turbo, and Rapid 1085 electric hand-held hair dryers. These hair dryers have a pistol grip, black or dark blue colored plastic casing, two-prong power cord, and a label that reads in part: "Lado Professional" and "110V/60HZ". The model name and number also are printed on the label.
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. In 1991, a voluntary standard was implemented that called for all hair dryers used by consumers to protect against electrocution in both the "on" and "off" positions.
What to do (per CPSC)
Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a refund or replacement.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None.
Sold at: Retail beauty supply stores in the metropolitan New York area, from March 2003 through December 2003, for about $50.
Consumer contact: Lado Company of America representatives at (800) 368-1130 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET 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.