The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09147·Announced 2009-03-11

Big Lots Recalls Style Elements Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution Hazard

Big Lots is recalling Style Elements hair dryers because they lack required immersion protection, posing an electrocution risk if they fall into 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

Big Lots Stores, Inc. is recalling approximately 31,000 Style Elements Cool Shot Turbo hair dryers. The hand-held dryers feature a silver body and black handle, with model number 3615T printed on a label near the on/off switch. These units were sold in Big Lots stores nationwide from July 2008 through December 2009 for about $12 each.

The recall is due to an electrocution hazard. The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device, which is required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers to prevent electric shock if the unit falls into water. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hair dryers and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.biglots.com.

The recalled product

Product
Style Elements Hair Dryers
Manufacturer
Big Lots Stores, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
31,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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