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Recalled Blason Turbo Style model 4030 hair dryer -
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Immersion Protection Device for hair dryers
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.
700
Call Blason toll-free at (888) 625-2766 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Blason International Trading Corp., of Miami, Fla., is voluntarily recalling 700 Hand-Held Hair Dryers. 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.
Name of product: Hand-Held Hair Dryers
Units: 700
Manufacturer: Blason International Trading Corp., of Miami, Fla.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: 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."
Sold at: Retail drug stores and hair accessories and salon retail operations from May 2002 through June 2003 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
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.
Media Contact: Manuel Junco at (888) 625-2766.
Return the hair dryer to Blason International Trading Corp. for a refund.
None reported.
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