CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2003-09-25

CPSC, Blason International Trading Corp. Announce Recall of Hand-Held Hair Dryers

03192 · Recalled 2003-09-25 · CPSC page

Recalled Blason Turbo Style model 4030 hair dryer
Recalled Blason Turbo Style model 4030 hair dryer

Description

The recalled units are the Blason Turbo Style model 4030 electric hand-held hair dryers without an immersion protection device. These units have a pistol-style grip and a black plastic casing with a two-prong power cord labeled, in part, "Blason Turbo Style Mod. 4030. 110V/60HZ/1500W."

Hazards

Some of these hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard, if dropped in water.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Return the hair dryer to Blason International Trading Corp., for a refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Hand-Held Hair Dryers700

Parties

Manufacturer
Blason International Trading Corp.
Made in
China
Sold at
Retail drug stores, hair accessories, salon retail operations, from May 2002 through June 2003, for about $40.

Consumer contact

Call Blason toll-free at (888) 625-2766 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

More images

Plug on recalled Blason Turbo Style model 4030 hair dryer
Plug on recalled Blason Turbo Style model 4030 hair dryer
Immersion Protection Device for hair dryers
Immersion Protection Device for hair dryers

Source: CPSC recall 03192. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.