CPSCDecember 16, 2013

Wahl Total Care Aerosol Cleaner recall: Burn Hazard

Wahl Recalls Total Care Aerosol Cleaner Due to Burn Hazard

Why was Wahl Total Care Aerosol Cleaner recalled?

Vapors from the propellant in the Total Care product can ignite upon contact with hair clippers, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the Total Care product and contact Wahl for a replacement. Contact: Wahl at (800) 767-9245 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.wahl.com and click on Recall for more information

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
Total Care, Aerosol Cleaner, Lubricant & Coolant
Company
Wahl Clipper Corp., of Sterling, Ill.
Quantity
About 720,000
Sold at
Meijer, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2009 to October 2013 for about $5.
Recall date
December 16, 2013
Incidents / injuries
Wahl has received three reports of incidents of the product igniting, including one report of minor burns.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Wahl Total Care products used to clean and lubricate hair clippers, trimmers and shavers. The product was sold in six ounce aerosol cans. The white label on the can reads "Wahl Total Care" and "Clipper, Trimmer, Shaver." Model number 03772 is printed on the back of the can.

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