CPSC, Light Distribution Inc. Announce Recall of Hair
CPSC, Light Distribution Inc. Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
Why was CPSC, Light Distribution Inc. Announce Recall of Hair 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. 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a free replacement unit. Contact: Light Distribution toll-free at (877) 418-1881 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 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
- Electric hand-held hair dryers
- Company
- Light Distribution Inc., of Miami, Fla.
- Quantity
- 500
- Sold at
- Retail beauty supply stores in Florida, from March 2003 through November 2003, for about $50.
- Recall date
- March 9, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.