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Electric hair dryers

CPSC Recall #96-014 - November 8, 1995

Recall Summary

Recall Number96-014
Recall DateNovember 8, 1995
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedApproximately 28,000

Product

Electric hair dryers

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC and seven importers announced today the voluntary recall of approximately 28,000 electric hand-held hair dryers that do not contain an immersion protection plug, which can prevent electrocution if the dryers are dropped in water. Each year, between 15 and 20 people are electrocuted by hand-held hair dryers. Most of these deaths occurred when a hair dryer was immersed in water while the victim was bathing. About half of the electrocutions involved children under ten years old. The current voluntary industry standard requires hand-held hair dryers to provide full immersion protection when in either the "on" or "off" position. The recalled dryers do not have this protection. The following importers of electric hand-held hair dryers are participating in this voluntary recall:     IMPORTER QUANTITIES/DATES SOLD Dubl Duck/Jet Set, Inc. Valley Cottage, NY Black Jet Model 1700 (914) 268-4245 2759 units distributed from 7/94 to 7/95 P&K Trading, Inc. Long Island City, NY National Model EH-788 (718) 784-0730/TD 5420 units distributed from 1990 to 12/94 Mercantile Wholesale, Inc. New York, NY Turbo Model 1000 (212) 695-4114 276 units distributed from 8/94 to 6/95 J&D Beauty Products, Inc. Hauppauge, NY #1707 Micro Pro 1200 #1708 Mini Pro 1500 #1709 Pik Pro 1600 (800) 523-2889 4650 units distributed from 8/1/94 to 2/95 Chandur Hasso New York, NY Pro 1600 model (212) 268-6265 6000 units distributed from 4/94 to 2/95 Panwira New York, NY HD-200 and HD-2000 models (212) 889-3150 7536 units distributed from 9/94 to 9/95 AAA Electronics New York, NY Model HD-868 (212) 643-6686 600 units distributed from 10/94 to 9/95   These electric hand-held hair dryers were sold at various retail stores and beauty supply outlets. Consumers who own the brands of hair dryers listed above should call the company to receive a replacement dryer or to arrange a repair.      

Hazard

The hair dryers do not contain an immersion protection plug, which can prevent electrocution if the dryers are dropped in water.

Incidents & Injuries

Each year, between 15 and 20 people are electrocuted by hand-held hair dryers. Most of these deaths occurred when a hair dryer was immersed in water while the victim was bathing. About half of the electrocutions involved children under ten years old.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers who own the brands of hair dryers listed above should call the company to receive a replacement dryer or to arrange a repair.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.

No, you should stop using the product entirely, not just unplug it. Electric shock and fire hazards in recalled electrical products often involve internal wiring defects, faulty components, or insulation failures that can cause harm even after the product has been off for a period of time. Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Keep it unplugged and stored safely until you receive the manufacturer's remedy. If the product has already shown signs of overheating, sparking, or discoloration, handle it carefully and consider contacting your local fire department for guidance on safe disposal.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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