# CPSC, Pebco Inc. Announce Recall of Hairdryers
> **CPSC recall** · 2001-02-15 · 01084 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 01084
- **Date:** 2001-02-15
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Black Jet 1200, Black Jet 1700, and Pebco 1500 model hairdryers

## Hazards

These hairdryers have undersized wiring, are not equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water, and have loose electrical connections. The hairdryers pose an electrocution and fire hazard to consumers.

## Retailer(s)

Beauty Salons and hair care stores nationwide sold the hairdryers, from March 1999 through December 2000, for between $25 and $30.

## Importer(s)

Pebco Inc., of Congers, N.Y.

## Country of manufacture

China

## Description

The recalled hair dryers sold under the Pebco and Dubl Duck brand names are identified as the Black Jet 1200, Black Jet 1700, and Pebco 1500 models. The model name is on the air intake grill. A label, on the hairdryer's handle, reads in part, "DO NOT USE/IMMERSE IN WATER...Made in China." The 1200 and 1700 models are black, with gold lettering on the hairdryer; and the 1500 model is white, with purple lettering.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Pebco-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Hairdryers)
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