Compact hair dryer
CPSC Recall #10-223 — May 6, 2010
Product
Compact hair dryer
Description
This recall involves the BabylissPro 052 Series Professional Compact Hair Dryer. The hair dryer is sold under the brand names Babyliss® Pro Mighty Mini, Babyliss® Pro Nano Titanium(TM), Babyliss® Pro Porcelain Ceramic, BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline and BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline Titanium. The model name is on the hair dryer's plastic shell. Also, "1000W" and the model number are on the dryer handle. The following models are included in this recall:DescriptionColorsModel NumbersBabyliss® Pro Mighty Miniblue, pink, whiteBABMMB052TBABMMP052TBABMMW052TBabyliss® Pro Nano Titanium (TM)blueBABNT052BABNT052TBabyliss® Pro Porcelain Ceramicpink, blue, blackBABP052BKBABP052CBBABP052PKBabylissPro TT® Tourmalinegrey, redBABTM052BABTM052RBABTM052TBabylissPro TT® Tourmaline TitaniumredBABTT052BABTT052T
Hazard
The spinning fan within the hair dryer can break apart, striking the hair dryer's plastic shell. This causes the plastic to shatter, creating a laceration hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Conair has received 16 reports of the fan breaking causing the plastic shell to shatter. The company has also received reports of the hair dryers sparking and smoking. One person sought medical attention for a laceration to the hand, seven people reported minor cuts.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryer and contact Conair to receive a free replacement hair dryer.
Units Affected
About 291,000
Sold At
Professional salons and various other online retailers from January 2006 to April 2010 for between $20 and $30.
Importer
Conair Corp., East Windsor, N.J.
Manufactured In
China