Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores, Inc. Due to Electrocution Hazard
USHair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores, Inc. Due to Electrocution Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Style Elements Cool Shot Turbo hair dryers. The hand-held dryers have a silver body and black handle. Model number 3615T is printed on a label near the on/off switch.
Affected Products
Style Elements Hair Dryers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Hair-Dryers-Recalled-By-Big-Lots-Stores-Inc-Due-to-Electrocution-Hazard |
| Title | Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores, Inc. Due to Electrocution Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f8bf2d97ec2a4b4e9cd532dabc2e8fbf.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Hair Dryer |
| Hazards › Name | The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Style Elements Hair Dryers |
| Products › Type | Hair Dryers |
| Products › Category I D | 1982 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 31,000 |
| Recall I D | 5153 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Big Lots Stores, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Big Lots' stores nationwide from July 2008 through December 2009 for about $12. |
| Recall Date | 2009-03-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Style Elements Cool Shot Turbo hair dryers. The hand-held dryers have a silver body and black handle. Model number 3615T is printed on a label near the on/off switch. |
| Recall Number | 09147 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.biglots.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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