Safety regulator, Light Distribution Inc. Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
Recall 04541 · Mar 9, 2004 · Light Distribution Inc.
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04541
- Date
- Mar 9, 2004
- Company
- Light Distribution Inc.
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Electric hand-held hair dryers
- Product type
- Hair Dryers
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recalled units are the Turbo 1650 and Turbo 2650 electric hand-held hair dryers. These hair dryers have a pistol grip, black or red and black colored plastic casing, two-prong power cord, and a label that reads in part: "Light Distribution" or "Windsor" 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 free replacement unit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Retail beauty supply stores in Florida, from March 2003 through November 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 free replacement unit.
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.