CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-02-10

CPSC, Fromm International-Solis® USA Announce Recall of Hair Dryers

04080 · Recalled 2004-02-10 · CPSC page

Recalled Solis hair dryers
Recalled Solis hair dryers

Description

The recalled Solis model hair dryers include the following model numbers: 311, 340, 401, 405, 407, 407T, 411, and 415. The model name and number can be found either on the handle, the underside of the barrel or under the filter. The recalled units, which come in black and blue, do not have an immersion protection device at the end of the plug.

Hazards

These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using this product. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.

Products

NameModelUnits
Solis hair dryers16,500

Parties

Manufacturer
Solis
Importer
Fromm International-Solis USA, of Northbrook, Ill.
Made in
Switzerland
Sold at
Professional beauty distributors, between November 2002, December 2003, for about $90.

Consumer contact

Contact Fromm International at (800) 323-4252 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's Web site at www.frommintl.com

Source: CPSC recall 04080. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.