CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Light Distribution Inc. Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
Published: March 9, 2004Recall ID: 04541Category: 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. 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Electric hand-held hair dryers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Light-Distribution-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Hair-Dryers |
| Title | CPSC, Light Distribution Inc. Announce Recall of Hair Dryers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/turbo-1650.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Turbo 1650 hand-held hair dryer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/turbo-2650.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Turbo 2650 hand-held hair dryer |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Electric hand-held hair dryers |
| Products › Type | Hair Dryers |
| Products › Category I D | 1982 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 500 |
| Recall I D | 2740 |
| Remedies › Name | Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a free replacement unit. |
| Retailers › Name | Retail beauty supply stores in Florida, from March 2003 through November 2003, for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2004-03-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 04541 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Light Distribution Inc., of Miami, Fla. |
| Consumer Contact | Light Distribution toll-free at (877) 418-1881 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Spain |