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Blason Turbo Style model 4030 electric hand-held hair dryers without an immersion protection device

CPSC Recall #03-192 — September 24, 2003

Recall #03-192 Date: September 24, 2003 Remedy: Refund

Product

Blason Turbo Style model 4030 electric hand-held hair dryers without an immersion protection device

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Blason International Trading Corp., of Miami, Fla., is voluntarily recalling 700 Hand-Held Hair Dryers. Some of these hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water.Name of product: Hand-Held Hair DryersUnits: 700Manufacturer: Blason International Trading Corp., of Miami, Fla.Hazard: Some of these hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled units are the Blason Turbo Style model 4030 electric hand-held hair dryers without an immersion protection device. These units have a pistol-style grip and a black plastic casing with a two-prong power cord labeled in part, "Blason Turbo Style Mod. 4030. 110V/60HZ/1500W."Sold at: Retail drug stores and hair accessories and salon retail operations from May 2002 through June 2003 for about $40.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Return the hair dryer to Blason International Trading Corp. for a refund.Consumer Contact: Call Blason toll-free at (888) 625-2766 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.Media Contact: Manuel Junco at (888) 625-2766.

Hazard

Some of these hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Return the hair dryer to Blason International Trading Corp. for a refund.

Units Affected

700

Sold At

Retail drug stores and hair accessories and salon retail operations from May 2002 through June 2003 for about $40.

Manufacturer

Blason International Trading Corp., of Miami, Fla.

Manufactured In

China

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