The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14059·Announced 2013-12-16

Wahl Recalls Total Care Aerosol Cleaner Due to Burn Hazard

Wahl is recalling Total Care aerosol cleaner because vapors can ignite near hair clippers, posing a burn hazard. Three incidents were reported, including one minor burn.

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 (burn hazard) where injury has been reported (one minor burn), but no serious injuries or deaths are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Wahl Clipper Corp. is recalling approximately 720,000 units of Total Care, Aerosol Cleaner, Lubricant & Coolant. The product is sold in six-ounce aerosol cans with a white label reading "Wahl Total Care" and "Clipper, Trimmer, Shaver." Model number 03772 is printed on the back of the can. The product was used to clean and lubricate hair clippers, trimmers, and shavers.

The recall is due to a burn hazard. Vapors from the propellant in the Total Care product can ignite upon contact with hair clippers. Wahl has received three reports of incidents where the product ignited, including one report of minor burns.

The product was sold at Meijer, Walmart, and other retail stores nationwide, as well as online at Amazon.com, from June 2009 to October 2013 for about $5. Consumers should immediately stop using the Total Care product and contact Wahl for a replacement. Wahl can be reached at (800) 767-9245 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.wahl.com by clicking on Recall.

The recalled product

Product
Total Care, Aerosol Cleaner, Lubricant & Coolant
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care / Grooming
Hazard
Affected units
720,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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