CPSC2006-07-19
Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard
Style Tronics Inc., of Vernon, Calif.
Hazard
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these hair dryers and contact Style Tronics Inc. for a full refund.
Sold at
Independent discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2005 for between $3 and $5.
Affected count
About 19,300
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Products
"Monica" and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair Dryers
Consumer contact
Call Style Tronics Inc. toll-free at (888) 266-9272 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.styletronic.net
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Hair-Dryers-Recalled-for-Electrocution-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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