The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04080·Announced 2004-02-10

Solis Hair Dryers Recalled for Lack of Water Protection

Solis hair dryers are being recalled because they lack immersion protection and ground fault circuit interrupters, posing an 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 hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Fromm International-Solis USA is recalling approximately 16,500 Solis hair dryers. The recalled units, which come in black and blue, include model numbers 311, 340, 401, 405, 407, 407T, 411, and 415. The model name and number can be found on the handle, the underside of the barrel, or under the filter.

The hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device at the end of the plug or a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord. This design flaw poses a serious electrocution hazard if the device is dropped in water. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled hair dryers were sold through professional beauty distributors between November 2002 and December 2003 for about $90. Consumers should immediately stop using the product. A remedy is no longer available, and consumers are advised to dispose of the recalled product. For more information, consumers can contact Fromm International at (800) 323-4252 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.frommintl.com.

The recalled product

Product
Solis hair dryers
Manufacturer
Solis, of Switzerland
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
16,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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