Blason Turbo Style Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard
Blason International Trading Corp. is recalling 700 hand-held hair dryers that lack an immersion protection device, posing a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrocution) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Blason International Trading Corp. of Miami, Fla., is recalling approximately 700 Blason Turbo Style model 4030 electric hand-held hair dryers. The recalled units are black plastic, pistol-style grip dryers with a two-prong power cord labeled "Blason Turbo Style Mod. 4030. 110V/60HZ/1500W." These specific units do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord.
The missing safety device creates a serious electrocution hazard if the hair dryer is dropped in water. The CPSC has not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with this recall.
The hair dryers were sold at retail drug stores and hair accessories and salon retail operations from May 2002 through June 2003 for about $40. Consumers should stop using the recalled hair dryers immediately and return them to Blason International Trading Corp. for a refund. Customers can call Blason toll-free at (888) 625-2766 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hand-Held Hair Dryers
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 700
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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