CPSC, Light Distribution Inc. Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
CPSC recall 04541 · announced March 9, 2004 · Light Distribution · 500 units affected
The product
The recalled units are the Turbo 1650 and Turbo 2650 electric hand-held hair dryers. These hair dryers have a pistol grip, black or red and black colored plastic casing, two-prong power cord, and a label that reads in part: "Light Distribution" or "Windsor" 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 free replacement unit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Retail beauty supply stores in Florida, from March 2003 through November 2003, for about $50.
Consumer contact: Light Distribution toll-free at (877) 418-1881 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.