Hair Dryers Recalled By Big
Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores, Inc. Due to Electrocution Hazard
Why was Hair Dryers Recalled By Big recalled?
The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. 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 immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.biglots.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
- Style Elements Hair Dryers
- Company
- Big Lots Stores, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 31,000
- Sold at
- Big Lots' stores nationwide from July 2008 through December 2009 for about $12.
- Recall date
- March 11, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Style Elements Cool Shot Turbo hair dryers. The hand-held dryers have a silver body and black handle. Model number 3615T is printed on a label near the on/off switch.