Safety regulator, Pebco Inc. Announce Recall of Hairdryers
Recall 01084 · Feb 15, 2001 · Pebco Inc.
22,500
units affected
22,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01084
- Date
- Feb 15, 2001
- Company
- Pebco Inc.
- Units affected
- 22,500
- Product
- Black Jet 1200, Black Jet 1700, and Pebco 1500 model hairdryers
- Product type
- Hair Dryers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled hair dryers sold under the Pebco and Dubl Duck brand names are identified as the Black Jet 1200, Black Jet 1700, and Pebco 1500 models. The model name is on the air intake grill. A label, on the hairdryer's handle, reads in part, "DO NOT USE/IMMERSE IN WATER...Made in China." The 1200 and 1700 models are black, with gold lettering on the hairdryer; and the 1500 model is white, with purple lettering.
What can happen
These hairdryers have undersized wiring, are not equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water, and have loose electrical connections. The hairdryers pose an electrocution and fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Sold at
- Beauty Salons and hair care stores nationwide sold the hairdryers, from March 1999 through December 2000, for between $25 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled black jet 1200, black jet 1700, and pebco 1500 model hairdryers?
Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
These hairdryers have undersized wiring, are not equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water, and have loose electrical connections. The hairdryers pose an electrocution and fire hazard to consumers.
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.