CPSC2010-05-07
Conair Recalls BabylissPro Compact Hair Dryers Due to Laceration Hazard
Conair Corp., East Windsor, N.J.
Hazard
The spinning fan within the hair dryer can break apart, striking the hair dryer's plastic shell. This causes the plastic to shatter, creating a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryer and contact Conair to receive a free replacement hair dryer.
Sold at
Professional salons and various other online retailers from January 2006 to April 2010 for between $20 and $30.
Affected count
About 291,000
Injuries reported
Conair has received 16 reports of the fan breaking causing the plastic shell to shatter. The company has also received reports of the hair dryers sparking and smoking. One person sought medical attention for a laceration to the hand, seven people reported minor cuts.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Compact hair dryers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Conair at 800-687-6916 between 8:30 a.m and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.babylissus.com/recall052
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Conair-Recalls-BabylissPro-Compact-Hair-Dryers-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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