CPSC2004-03-09
CPSC, Light Distribution Inc. Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
Light Distribution Inc., of Miami, Fla.
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.
Sold at
Retail beauty supply stores in Florida, from March 2003 through November 2003, for about $50.
Affected count
500
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Spain
Products
Electric hand-held hair dryers
Consumer contact
Light Distribution toll-free at (877) 418-1881 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Light-Distribution-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Hair-DryersDon't want to check this manually?
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