CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Babyliss Pro Announce Recall of Hairdryers
Published: August 29, 2002Recall ID: 02238Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The hairdryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard, if exposed to water.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled hairdryers have the model number BAB2002BLX, are rated at 1875 watts, and are pistol-shaped. The model number is printed on the barrel of the hairdryer and a label on the side reads, "BABYLISS 2002BLX." The hairdryer also has a hang tag that reads in part, "FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY, DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR LICENSED COSMETOLOGISTS. THIS UNIT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ALCI OR GFCI DEVICE...WARNING - KEEP AWAY FROM WATER." These hairdryers were manufactured in China.
Affected Products
Babyliss Hair Dryers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Babyliss-Pro-Announce-Recall-of-Hairdryers- |
| Title | CPSC, Babyliss Pro Announce Recall of Hairdryers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/babyliss.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Babyliss Hair Dryer |
| Hazards › Name | The hairdryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard, if exposed to water. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Babyliss Pro have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Babyliss Hair Dryers |
| Products › Type | Hair Dryers |
| Products › Category I D | 1982 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 23,000 |
| Recall I D | 2208 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to Babyliss Pro for a free replacement unit with an immersion protection device. |
| Importers › Name | Babyliss Pro, of Stamford, Conn. |
| Retailers › Name | Duane Reede Drug Stores in the metropolitan New York area; Metro Beauty in Miami, Fla.; and Bu-Ba Beauty in Reseda, Calif. sold these hairdryers, between December 2000 and January 2002, for about $50. These hairdryers were intended for professional use, but could have been sold to consumers for personal use. |
| Recall Date | 2002-08-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled hairdryers have the model number BAB2002BLX, are rated at 1875 watts, and are pistol-shaped. The model number is printed on the barrel of the hairdryer and a label on the side reads, "BABYLISS 2002BLX." The hairdryer also has a hang tag that reads in part, "FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY, DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR LICENSED COSMETOLOGISTS. THIS UNIT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ALCI OR GFCI DEVICE...WARNING - KEEP AWAY FROM WATER." These hairdryers were manufactured in China. |
| Recall Number | 02238 |
| Consumer Contact | For information on how to return the hairdryer to the company, call Babyliss Pro at (800) 726-4202 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |