Monica and Turbo 1200 Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard
Style Tronics Inc. is recalling approximately 19,300 Monica and Turbo 1200 hand-held hair dryers because they lack required immersion protection plugs, posing an electrocution risk.
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 corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Style Tronics Inc. is recalling approximately 19,300 units of two models of hand-held hair dryers: the Monica (model SW-117) and the Turbo 1200 (model DS-507). The Monica hair dryer is made of black plastic and chrome with a folding handle, while the Turbo 1200 is green and white with the model name written on the blower nozzle.
The recall is being issued because these electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug. This safety feature is required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers to prevent electrocution if the device falls into water. The absence of this protection creates a risk of electric shock.
The affected hair dryers were sold at independent discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2005 for between $3 and $5. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and contact Style Tronics Inc. toll-free at (888) 266-9272 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.styletronic.net, to receive a full refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Monica and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair Dryers
- Manufacturer
- Style Tronics Inc., of Vernon, Calif.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 19,300
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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