CPSCJuly 19, 2006

Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard

Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard

Why was Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using these hair dryers and contact Style Tronics Inc. for a full refund. 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

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
Monica and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair Dryers
Company
Style Tronics Inc., of Vernon, Calif.
Quantity
About 19,300
Sold at
Independent discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2005 for between $3 and $5.
Recall date
July 19, 2006
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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