CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-03-09

CPSC, Lado Co. of America Announce Recall of Hair Dryers

04540 · Recalled 2004-03-09 · CPSC page

Recalled Rapid 1085 hand-held hair dryer
Recalled Rapid 1085 hand-held hair dryer

Description

The recalled units are the Formula 3000, Energy Turbo, and Rapid 1085 electric hand-held hair dryers. These hair dryers have a pistol grip, black or dark blue colored plastic casing, two-prong power cord, and a label that reads in part: "Lado Professional" and "110V/60HZ". The model name and number also are printed on the label.

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. In 1991, a voluntary standard was implemented that called for all hair dryers used by consumers to protect against electrocution in both the "on" and "off" positions.

Reported injuries

None.

Remedy

Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a refund or replacement.

Products

NameModelUnits
Electric hand-held hair dryers600

Parties

Manufacturer
Lado Co.
Made in
Italy, Spain
Sold at
Retail beauty supply stores in the metropolitan New York area, from March 2003 through December 2003, for about $50.

Consumer contact

Lado Company of America representatives at (800) 368-1130 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

More images

Recalled Formula 3000 hand-held hair dryer
Recalled Formula 3000 hand-held hair dryer
Recalled Energy Turbo hand-held hair dryer
Recalled Energy Turbo hand-held hair dryer

Source: CPSC recall 04540. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.