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CPSC, Light Distribution Inc. Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
Recalled March 9, 2004 · CPSC recall 04541 · Light Distribution
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 free replacement unit.
Units
500
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
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.
What to do
Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a free replacement unit.
Contact
Light Distribution toll-free at (877) 418-1881 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Electric hand-held hair dryers
Manufacturer(s)
Light Distribution Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Retailers
Retail beauty supply stores in Florida, from March 2003 through November 2003, for about $50.
Made in
Spain
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →