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Fire / OverheatingDecember 16, 2013CPSC #14059

Wahl Recalls Total Care Aerosol Cleaner Due to Burn Hazard

Brand
Product
Cleaners/Cleaning Products
Units affected
720,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves Wahl Total Care products used to clean and lubricate hair clippers, trimmers and shavers. The product was sold in six ounce aerosol cans. The white label on the can reads "Wahl Total Care" and "Clipper, Trimmer, Shaver." Model number 03772 is printed on the back of the can.

Hazard

Vapors from the propellant in the Total Care product can ignite upon contact with hair clippers, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Injuries

Wahl has received three reports of incidents of the product igniting, including one report of minor burns.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Meijer, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2009 to October 2013 for about $5.

Photos

Wahl Total Care Six Ounce Aerosol CanWahl Total Care Model 03772
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