Safety regulator, Lado Co. of America Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
Recall 04540 · Mar 9, 2004 · Lado Co.
600
units affected
600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04540
- Date
- Mar 9, 2004
- Company
- Lado Co.
- Units affected
- 600
- Product
- Electric hand-held hair dryers
- Product type
- Hair Dryers
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recalled units are the Formula 3000, Energy Turbo, and Rapid 1085 electric hand-held hair dryers. These hair dryers have a pistol grip, black or dark blue colored plastic casing, two-prong power cord, and a label that reads in part: "Lado Professional" and "110V/60HZ". The model name and number also are printed on the label.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a refund or replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Retail beauty supply stores in the metropolitan New York area, from March 2003 through December 2003, for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electric hand-held hair dryers?
Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a refund or replacement.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.