CPSC2018-02-14
ISO Beauty Recalls Hair Dryers Due to Burn Hazard
ISO Beauty, of Chatsworth, Calif.
Hazard
The cord can become brittle near the base of the dryer, posing burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hair dryers and contact ISO Beauty for instructions on removing the cord and receiving a refund in the form of a credit for a replacement product from the firm.
Sold at
Groupon.com, Target.com, ISObeauty.com, Proliss.com and Amazon.com from March 2013 through January 2018 for between $30 and $40.
Affected count
About 73,000 (In addition, about 1,000 units were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
ISO Beauty has received 35 reports of the dryers sparking or smoking, including two reports of flames coming from the dryers and three reported burn injuries to hands or fingers.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Ionic Pro hair dryers
Consumer contact
ISO Beauty at 800-490-5919 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at isobeauty.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/ISO-Beauty-Recalls-Hair-Dryers-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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