NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 19, 2006
Release #06-217
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 266-9272
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: "Monica" and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair Dryers
Units: About 19,300
Manufacturer/Importer: Style Tronics Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard: These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion
protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into
water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry
standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: The recall involves two models of pistol-type hair dryers:
The Monica hair dryer has its model name and number, SW-117, written on
the handle. It is made of black plastic and chrome, and the handle folds
up. The Turbo 1200 model has model number DS-507 written on the back of
the handle. The model name is written on the blower nozzle. They are
green and white and green.
Sold at: Independent discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through
June 2005 for between $3 and $5.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these hair dryers, and contact Style
Tronics Inc. for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Call Style Tronics Inc. toll-free at (888) 266-9272
between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06217.html
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 19, 2006
Release #06-217
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 266-9272
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: "Monica" and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair Dryers
Units: About 19,300
Manufacturer/Importer: Style Tronics Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard: These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion
protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into
water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry
standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: The recall involves two models of pistol-type hair dryers:
The Monica hair dryer has its model name and number, SW-117, written on
the handle. It is made of black plastic and chrome, and the handle folds
up. The Turbo 1200 model has model number DS-507 written on the back of
the handle. The model name is written on the blower nozzle. They are
green and white and green.
Sold at: Independent discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through
June 2005 for between $3 and $5.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these hair dryers, and contact Style
Tronics Inc. for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Call Style Tronics Inc. toll-free at (888) 266-9272
between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06217.html
