CPSC, Pebco Inc. Announce Recall of Hairdryers
CPSC, Pebco Inc. Announce Recall of Hairdryers
Why was CPSC, Pebco Inc. Announce Recall of Hairdryers recalled?
These hairdryers have undersized wiring, are not equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water, and have loose electrical connections. The hairdryers pose an electrocution and fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: For more information, call Pebco Inc. toll-free at (888) 391-0900 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Black Jet 1200, Black Jet 1700, and Pebco 1500 model hairdryers
- Company
- Pebco Inc., of Congers, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 22,500
- Sold at
- Beauty Salons and hair care stores nationwide sold the hairdryers, from March 1999 through December 2000, for between $25 and $30.
- Recall date
- February 15, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and Pebco have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled hair dryers sold under the Pebco and Dubl Duck brand names are identified as the Black Jet 1200, Black Jet 1700, and Pebco 1500 models. The model name is on the air intake grill. A label, on the hairdryer's handle, reads in part, "DO NOT USE/IMMERSE IN WATER...Made in China." The 1200 and 1700 models are black, with gold lettering on the hairdryer; and the 1500 model is white, with purple lettering.