CPSC, Blason International Trading Corp. Announce Recall of Hand-Held Hair Dryers
What was recalled
The recalled units are the Blason Turbo Style model 4030 electric hand-held hair dryers without an immersion protection device. These units have a pistol-style grip and a black plastic casing with a two-prong power cord labeled, in part, "Blason Turbo Style Mod. 4030. 110V/60HZ/1500W."
Hazard
Some of these hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard, if dropped in water.
Injuries
None reported.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Retail drug stores and hair accessories and salon retail operations, from May 2002 through June 2003, for about $40.
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