Wahl Recalls Total Care Aerosol Cleaner Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 14059 · announced December 16, 2013 · Wahl Clipper · 720,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Wahl Total Care products used to clean and lubricate hair clippers, trimmers and shavers. The product was sold in six ounce aerosol cans. The white label on the can reads "Wahl Total Care" and "Clipper, Trimmer, Shaver." Model number 03772 is printed on the back of the can.
The hazard
Vapors from the propellant in the Total Care product can ignite upon contact with hair clippers, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the Total Care product and contact Wahl for a replacement. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Wahl has received three reports of incidents of the product igniting, including one report of minor burns.
Sold at: Meijer, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2009 to October 2013 for about $5.
Consumer contact: Wahl at (800) 767-9245 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.wahl.com and click on Recall for more information
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.