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Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores, Inc. Due to Electrocution Hazard
Recalled March 11, 2009 · CPSC recall 09147 · Hair
Hazard
The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund.
Units
About 31,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
This recall involves Style Elements Cool Shot Turbo hair dryers. The hand-held dryers have a silver body and black handle. Model number 3615T is printed on a label near the on/off switch.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.biglots.com
Product
Style Elements Hair Dryers
Imported by
Big Lots Stores, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Retailers
Big Lots' stores nationwide from July 2008 through December 2009 for about $12.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →