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CPSC, Lado Co. of America Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
Recalled March 9, 2004 · CPSC recall 04540 · Lado
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a refund or replacement.
Units
600
Incidents / injuries
None.
Description
The recalled units are the Formula 3000, Energy Turbo, and Rapid 1085 electric hand-held hair dryers. These hair dryers have a pistol grip, black or dark blue colored plastic casing, two-prong power cord, and a label that reads in part: "Lado Professional" and "110V/60HZ". The model name and number also are printed on the label.
What to do
Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a refund or replacement.
Contact
Lado Company of America representatives at (800) 368-1130 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Electric hand-held hair dryers
Manufacturer(s)
Lado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.Y.
Retailers
Retail beauty supply stores in the metropolitan New York area, from March 2003 through December 2003, for about $50.
Made in
Italy · Spain
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →