Hair Dryers Corrected by Companies
USHair Dryers Corrected by Companies
Recalling Firm: Norelco, Max Plus, Scovill, Gillette, Montgomery Ward, JC Penney, Max, Supermax, Max Hatter, Korvettes, Oster, Sunbeam, Conair, Sears, General Electric, Max for Men
Motif du rappel / Danger
TranslatedPoisoning
Description du produit & Identification
TranslatedThe CPSC is concerned that asbestos that may be exposed to the air stream in hand-held hair dryers may present a health hazard.
Produits concernés
TranslatedConair hand-held hair dryers; General Electric (GE) hand-held hair dryers; Gillette Max hand-held hair dryers; JC Penney hand-held hair dryers; Korvettes Compact Hair Dryer hand-held hair dryers; Korvettes Curl Brush Dryer hand-held hair dryers; Korvettes Pro Dryer hand-held hair dryers; Montgomery Ward hand-held hair dryers; Norelco hand-held hair dryers; North American Pillips hand-held hair dryers; Northern Electric Company hand-held hair dryers; Northern hand-held hair dryers; Oster hand-held hair dryers; Schick hand-held hair dryers; Scoville Dominion Comb & Dry Hair Brush hand-held hair dryers; Scoville Dominion Comb & Dry Hair Dresser hand-held hair dryers; Scoville Dominion Gun Type Hair Dryer hand-held hair dryers; Scoville Dominion Portable Hair Dryer hand-held hair dryers; Scoville Hamilton Beach Deluxe Blower Styler hand-held hair dryers; Scoville Hamilton Beach Female Groomer hand-held hair dryers; Scoville Hamilton Beach Groomer III Englishtown hand-held hair dryers; Scoville Hamilton Beach Hot Comb hand-held hair dryers; Scoville Hamilton Beach Male Groomer hand-held hair dryers; Scoville Hamilton Beach Portable Hair Dryer with Mist Groomer attachment; Scoville Hamilton BeachBlower Styler hand-held hair dryers; Sears hand-held hair dryers; Sunbeam hand-held hair dryers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1979/CPSC-Accepts-Corrective-Actions-From-Major-Hair-Dryer-Companies |
| Title | Hair Dryers Corrected by Companies |
| Hazards › Name | Poisoning |
| Products › 1 › Name | Conair hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 2 › Name | General Electric (GE) hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 2 › Type | Hair Dryers |
| Products › 2 › Category I D | 1982 |
| Products › 3 › Name | Gillette Max hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 4 › Name | JC Penney hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 5 › Name | Korvettes Compact Hair Dryer hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 6 › Name | Korvettes Curl Brush Dryer hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 7 › Name | Korvettes Pro Dryer hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 8 › Name | Montgomery Ward hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 9 › Name | Norelco hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 10 › Name | North American Pillips hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 11 › Name | Northern Electric Company hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 12 › Name | Northern hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 13 › Name | Oster hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 14 › Name | Schick hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 15 › Name | Scoville Dominion Comb & Dry Hair Brush hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 16 › Name | Scoville Dominion Comb & Dry Hair Dresser hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 17 › Name | Scoville Dominion Gun Type Hair Dryer hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 18 › Name | Scoville Dominion Portable Hair Dryer hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 19 › Name | Scoville Hamilton Beach Deluxe Blower Styler hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 20 › Name | Scoville Hamilton Beach Female Groomer hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 21 › Name | Scoville Hamilton Beach Groomer III Englishtown hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 22 › Name | Scoville Hamilton Beach Hot Comb hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 23 › Name | Scoville Hamilton Beach Male Groomer hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 24 › Name | Scoville Hamilton Beach Portable Hair Dryer with Mist Groomer attachment |
| Products › 25 › Name | Scoville Hamilton BeachBlower Styler hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 26 › Name | Sears hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › 27 › Name | Sunbeam hand-held hair dryers |
| Recall I D | 3968 |
| Recall Date | 1979-05-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | The CPSC is concerned that asbestos that may be exposed to the air stream in hand-held hair dryers may present a health hazard. |
| Recall Number | 79022 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Norelco |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Max Plus |
| Manufacturers › 3 › Name | Scovill |
| Manufacturers › 4 › Name | Gillette |
| Manufacturers › 5 › Name | Montgomery Ward |
| Manufacturers › 6 › Name | JC Penney |
| Manufacturers › 7 › Name | Max |
| Manufacturers › 8 › Name | Supermax |
| Manufacturers › 9 › Name | Max Hatter |
| Manufacturers › 10 › Name | Korvettes |
| Manufacturers › 11 › Name | Oster |
| Manufacturers › 12 › Name | Sunbeam |
| Manufacturers › 13 › Name | Conair |
| Manufacturers › 14 › Name | Sears |
| Manufacturers › 15 › Name | General Electric |
| Manufacturers › 16 › Name | Max for Men |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-12-17T00:00:00 |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Hair Dryers Corrected by Companies?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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- Entreprise responsableNorelco, Max Plus, Scovill, Gillette, Montgomery Ward, JC Penney, Max, Supermax, Max Hatter, Korvettes, Oster, Sunbeam, Conair, Sears, General Electric, Max for Men
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