The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·90052·Announced 1990-03-19

Pierre Cardin Elegance Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard

Arrow Trading is recalling 12,000 Pierre Cardin Elegance hair dryers because they lack protection against electrocution 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 for this specific recall, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Arrow Trading Company of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 Pierre Cardin "Elegance" model EL203 hand-held hair dryers. The recall is being conducted due to a potential electrocution hazard to consumers.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) states that the hair dryers do not protect consumers against the possibility of electrocution should the product fall into a water-filled sink or bathtub while the switch is in the "off" position. The CPSC estimates that 17 people, including 10 children under 10 years of age, are electrocuted each year in similar accidents involving hand-held hair dryers.

The affected hair dryers were sold nationwide through a variety of retailers. Consumers should return the hair dryer to the place of purchase for a full refund. The CPSC also urges consumers to have ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) installed in bathroom and kitchen circuits to reduce the chances of electrocution.

The recalled product

Product
Pierre Cardin Elegance hand-held hair dryers
Manufacturer
Pierre Cardin
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care Appliances
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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