Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores, Inc. Due to Electrocution Hazard
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Hazard
The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund.
Incidents & injuries
None reported.
Product description
This recall involves Style Elements Cool Shot Turbo hair dryers. The hand-held dryers have a silver body and black handle. Model number 3615T is printed on a label near the on/off switch.
Sold on
Big Lots' stores nationwide from July 2008 through December 2009 for about $12.
Contact the company
For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.biglots.com
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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