Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard
USHair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard
Recalling Firm: Style Tronics Inc., of Vernon, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves two models of pistol-type hair dryers: The Monica hair dryer has its model name and number, SW-117, written on the handle. It is made of black plastic and chrome, and the handle folds up. The Turbo 1200 model has model number DS-507 written on the back of the handle. The model name is written on the blower nozzle. They are green and white and green.
Affected Products
Monica and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair Dryers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Hair-Dryers-Recalled-for-Electrocution-Hazard |
| Title | Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/790d0b70d03541f4b6a0174ff217a1b1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Turbo 1200 Hairdryer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2560ac34bc5045f5815c34ac06d283a9.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Monica Hairdryer |
| Hazards › Name | These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Monica and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair Dryers |
| Products › Type | Hair Dryers |
| Products › Category I D | 1982 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 19,300 |
| Recall I D | 3320 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these hair dryers and contact Style Tronics Inc. for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2005 for between $3 and $5. |
| Recall Date | 2006-07-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves two models of pistol-type hair dryers: The Monica hair dryer has its model name and number, SW-117, written on the handle. It is made of black plastic and chrome, and the handle folds up. The Turbo 1200 model has model number DS-507 written on the back of the handle. The model name is written on the blower nozzle. They are green and white and green. |
| Recall Number | 06217 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Style Tronics Inc., of Vernon, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Style Tronics Inc. toll-free at (888) 266-9272 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.styletronic.net |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-07-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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