Hand-Held Hair Dryers Recalled by Blason International Trading Corp.

Hand-Held Hair Dryers

Date of Recall

2003-09-25

CPSC Release Number

03-192

Manufactured In

China.

Company Phone Number

(888) 625-2766

Units

700

Manufacturer

Blason International Trading Corp., of Miami, Fla.

Sold By

Retail drug stores and hair accessories and salon retail operations from May 2002 through June 2003 for about $40.

Problem/Hazard

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.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

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."

Remedy

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

Consumer Contact

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

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