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CPSC, Light Distribution Inc. Announce Recall of Hair Dryers

U.S. CPSCElectric shockMar 9, 2004
Recalled Turbo 1650 hand-held hair dryer
Recalled Turbo 1650 hand-held hair dryer
Recalled Turbo 2650 hand-held hair dryer
Recalled Turbo 2650 hand-held hair dryer

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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 both the "on" and "off" positions.

Remedy

Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a free replacement unit.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Retail beauty supply stores in Florida, from March 2003 through November 2003, for about $50.

Contact the company

Light Distribution toll-free at (877) 418-1881 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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