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CPSCRecalled Mar 9, 2004 · #04540

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

Hazard

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
Electric hand-held hair dryers
Type
Hair Dryers
Manufacturer
Lado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.Y.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Retail beauty supply stores in the metropolitan New York area, from March 2003 through December 2003, for about $50.
Made in
Italy, Spain

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice