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.
Recall
Number
06217
Date
2006-07-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
"Monica" and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair Dryers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Style Tronics Inc., of Vernon, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Independent discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2005 for between $3 and $5.
Country of manufacture
China
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.