CPSC, Light Distribution Inc. Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-03-09 · 04541
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
04541
Date
2004-03-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Electric hand-held hair dryers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Light Distribution Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Retailer(s)
Retail beauty supply stores in Florida, from March 2003 through November 2003, for about $50.
Country of manufacture
Spain
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.