CPSC, Pebco Inc. Announce Recall of Hairdryers

Recalled February 15, 2001 · CPSC recall 01084 · Pebco

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Units

About 22,500

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and Pebco have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Contact

For more information, call Pebco Inc. toll-free at (888) 391-0900 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

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

Imported by

Pebco Inc., of Congers, N.Y.

Retailers

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

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →