# CPSC, Babyliss Pro Announce Recall of Hairdryers
> **CPSC recall** · 2002-08-29 · 02238 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 02238
- **Date:** 2002-08-29
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Babyliss Hair Dryers

## Hazards

The hairdryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard, if exposed to water.

## Retailer(s)

Duane Reede Drug Stores in the metropolitan New York area; Metro Beauty in Miami, Fla.; and Bu-Ba Beauty in Reseda, Calif. sold these hairdryers, between December 2000 and January 2002, for about $50. These hairdryers were intended for professional use, but could have been sold to consumers for personal use.

## Importer(s)

Babyliss Pro, of Stamford, Conn.

## Country of manufacture

China

## Description

The recalled hairdryers have the model number BAB2002BLX, are rated at 1875 watts, and are pistol-shaped. The model number is printed on the barrel of the hairdryer and a label on the side reads, "BABYLISS 2002BLX." The hairdryer also has a hang tag that reads in part, "FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY, DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR LICENSED COSMETOLOGISTS. THIS UNIT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ALCI OR GFCI DEVICE...WARNING - KEEP AWAY FROM WATER." These hairdryers were manufactured in China.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Babyliss-Pro-Announce-Recall-of-Hairdryers-)
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