CPSC2002-08-29
CPSC, Babyliss Pro Announce Recall of Hairdryers
Babyliss Pro, of Stamford, Conn.
Hazard
The hairdryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard, if exposed to water.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to Babyliss Pro for a free replacement unit with an immersion protection device.
Sold at
Duane Reede Drug Stores in the metropolitan New York area; Metro Beauty in Miami, Fla.; and Bu-Ba Beauty in Reseda, Calif. sold these hairdryers, between December 2000 and January 2002, for about $50. These hairdryers were intended for professional use, but could have been sold to consumers for personal use.
Affected count
About 23,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Babyliss Pro have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Babyliss Hair Dryers
Consumer contact
For information on how to return the hairdryer to the company, call Babyliss Pro at (800) 726-4202 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Babyliss-Pro-Announce-Recall-of-Hairdryers-Don't want to check this manually?
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