Professional Styler by Pomair hair dryers
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MBR Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 10,000 "Professional Styler" hair dryers, model 600-53000, that were sold primarily in Florida from 1990 through August 1993. The hair dryer has a protective device designed to prevent electrocution if the dryer falls into water while switched off. However, testing by Commission staff found that 36 percent of the hair dryers leaked large amounts of electric current during immersion while in the off position, creating an electrocution risk if a consumer attempts to retrieve an immersed dryer. The affected dryers have the words "Professional Styler" or "Professional Styler by Pomair" printed on the nozzle and the model number embossed on the handle.
According to the recall record, consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryer and return it to Customer Service, P.O. Box 640364, N. Miami, FL 33164, where they will receive a full refund of the purchase price and postage. For further information, consumers can call MBR Industries at (305) 769-1000, Monday through Friday, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Electrocution/Electric Shock
OCTOBER 1, 1993 Release # 94-001 PRODUCT: Approximately 10,000 "Professional Styler" hair dryers - model 600-53000, sold by MBR Industries Inc. primarily in Florida from 1990 through August 1993. The words "Professional Styler" or "Professional Styler by Pomair" are printed on the nozzle and the model number is embossed on the handle. PROBLEM: The hair dryer contains a device intended to protect the consumer from electrocution in the event that the hair dryer falls into water while in the "power off" position. Thirty-six percent of the hair dryers tested by Commission staff revealed large amounts of current leakage during immersion while the power switches were in the "off" position. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to: Customer Service, P.O. Box 640364, N. Miami, FL 33164. Consumers will receive a full refund of purchase price and postage. For further information call: (305) 769-1000, Monday through Friday, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, MBR Industries Inc., Miami, FL, is voluntarily recalling the "Professional Styler" hair dryer model 600-53000. The hair dryer contains a protective device intended to prevent electrocution in the event the hair dryer falls into water while in the "off" position. However, 36 percent of the hair dryers tested by Commission staff leaked large amounts of electric current during immersion while in the "off" position. A consumer who attempts to retrieve an immersed dryer in the "off" position may be electrocuted. No incidents have been reported to the firm to date. The hair dryers - "Professional Styler" model 600-53000 - were sold from 1990 through August 1993 primarily in Florida through specialty stores. The words "Professional Styler" or "Professional Styler by Pomair" are printed on the nozzle and the model number is embossed on the handle. Approximately 10,000 products are believed to be in use by consumers.Consumers should stop using affected products and return them to: Customer Service, P.O. Box 640364, N. Miami, FL 33164. for a full refund, including postage. For more information call MBR at (305) 769-1000, Monday through Friday, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). CPSC is announcing this recall as a part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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