CPSCFebruary 10, 2004

CPSC, Fromm International-Solis® USA Announce Recall of

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

Why was CPSC, Fromm International-Solis® USA Announce Recall of recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using this product. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product. Contact: Contact 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

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
Solis hair dryers
Company
Solis, of Switzerland, Fromm International-Solis USA, of Northbrook, Ill.
Quantity
16,500
Sold at
Professional beauty distributors, between November 2002 and December 2003, for about $90.
Recall date
February 10, 2004
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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