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Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard

U.S. CPSCElectric shockFallsJul 19, 2006
Recalled Turbo 1200 Hairdryer
Recalled Turbo 1200 Hairdryer
Recalled Monica Hairdryer
Recalled Monica Hairdryer

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

Hazard

These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these hair dryers and contact Style Tronics Inc. for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

The recall involves two models of pistol-type hair dryers: The Monica hair dryer has its model name and number, SW-117, written on the handle. It is made of black plastic and chrome, and the handle folds up. The Turbo 1200 model has model number DS-507 written on the back of the handle. The model name is written on the blower nozzle. They are green and white and green.

Sold on

Independent discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2005 for between $3 and $5.

Contact the company

Call Style Tronics Inc. toll-free at (888) 266-9272 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.styletronic.net

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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