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CPSC, Fromm International-Solis® USA Announce Recall of Hair Dryers

Published: February 10, 2004Recall ID: 04080Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled Solis model hair dryers include the following model numbers: 311, 340, 401, 405, 407, 407T, 411, and 415. The model name and number can be found either on the handle, the underside of the barrel or under the filter. The recalled units, which come in black and blue, do not have an immersion protection device at the end of the plug.

Affected Products

Solis hair dryers

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Fromm-International-Solis-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Hair-Dryers-
TitleCPSC, Fromm International-Solis® USA Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/solis-hair-dryers.jpg
Images › CaptionRecalled Solis hair dryers
Hazards › NameThese 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.
Injuries › NameNone reported.
Products › NameSolis hair dryers
Products › TypeHair Dryers
Products › Category I D1982
Products › Number Of Units16,500
Recall I D2570
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using this product. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.
Importers › NameFromm International-Solis USA, of Northbrook, Ill.
Retailers › NameProfessional beauty distributors, between November 2002 and December 2003, for about $90.
Recall Date2004-02-10T00:00:00
DescriptionThe recalled Solis model hair dryers include the following model numbers: 311, 340, 401, 405, 407, 407T, 411, and 415. The model name and number can be found either on the handle, the underside of the barrel or under the filter. The recalled units, which come in black and blue, do not have an immersion protection device at the end of the plug.
Recall Number04080
Manufacturers › NameSolis, of Switzerland
Consumer ContactContact Fromm International at (800) 323-4252 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's Web site at www.frommintl.com
Last Publish Date2025-01-27T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountrySwitzerland

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Recall Hazard Severity
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