CPSC2001-02-15
CPSC, Pebco Inc. Announce Recall of Hairdryers
Pebco Inc., of Congers, N.Y.
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.
Sold at
Beauty Salons and hair care stores nationwide sold the hairdryers, from March 1999 through December 2000, for between $25 and $30.
Affected count
About 22,500
Injuries reported
CPSC and Pebco have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Black Jet 1200, Black Jet 1700, and Pebco 1500 model hairdryers
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Pebco-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-HairdryersDon't want to check this manually?
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