Professional Styler hand-held hair dryers
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Division Sales Inc. is recalling approximately 8,000 hand-held hair dryers sold nationwide through independent discount and variety stores between December 1994 and February 1997 for about $11 each. The recalled hair dryers are white plastic units labeled "PROFESSIONAL STYLER...ASBESTOS FREE...HD-20...MADE IN CHINA" and come in triangle-shaped cardboard packaging. These dryers lack a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plug and pose a risk of electrocution if dropped in water while plugged in, whether the dryer is in the "on" or "off" position. The current voluntary industry standard has required full immersion protection in hand-held hair dryers since January 1, 1991. CPSC and Division Sales Inc. are not aware of any injuries from these hair dryers.
According to the recall notice, consumers should stop using the recalled hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Division Sales Inc. at (800) 621-8134.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Electrocution/Electric Shock Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Hair Dryer Recall by Division Sales NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles April 21, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-106 CPSC and Division Sales Inc. Announce Hair Dryer Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Division Sales Inc. of Itasca, Ill., is recalling about 8,000 hand-held hair dryers. Since these hair dryers do not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plug, they present a risk of electrocution if dropped in water while the dryer is plugged in and in either the "on" or "off" position. The current voluntary industry standard, which has been in effect since January 1, 1991, requires hand-held hair dryers to provide full immersion protection when in either the "on" or "off" position. Before the use of immersion protection devices, there were an estimated average of 18 electrocutions involving hand-held hair dryers each year. Since the introduction of immersion protection devices for hand-held hair dryers, the estimated average has decreased to two electrocutions a year. CPSC and Division Sales Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these hair dryers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The hair dryer is made of white plastic and has the words "PROFESSIONAL STYLER...ASBESTOS FREE...HD-20...MADE IN CHINA" printed on it. The hair dryer has an ordinary plug rather than a GFCI plug to prevent electric shocks. The hair dryer is packaged in triangle-shaped cardboard box labeled in part, "Professional HAIR~DRYER HD-20." There is a picture of the hair dryer on the box. Independent discount and variety stores nationwide sold the hair dryers from December 1994 through February 1997 for about $11. Consumers should stop using the recalled hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Division Sales Inc. at (800) 621-8134. When buying a hair dryer, consumers should look for a large, rectangular-shaped plug at the end of the cord indicating the presence of a GFCI. The certification mark of a recognized testing laboratory should also be visible on the hair dryer or on the hair dryer's packaging. However, even with this improved protection, under no circumstances should consumers use a hair dryer where it could come in contact with water. Electricity and water are a potentially deadly combination.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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