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Recalled Turbo 2800 Silverado hair dryer -
Recalled Twin Turbo 2600 hair dryer -
Recalled Twin Turbo 2800 hair dryer -
Recalled Turbo 1500 hair dryer -
Recalled Mega Turbo 2500 hair dryer -
Recalled Parlux 3000 hair dryer
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device 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.
359,000
Call Turbo Power at (888) 715-6100 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.turbopowerinc.com.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Turbo Power Inc. of Flushing, New York, is voluntarily recalling Turbo Power electric hand-held hair dryers. These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device 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.
Name of product: Turbo Power electric hand-held hair dryers
Units: 359,000
Manufacturer: Turbo Power Inc. of Flushing, New York
Hazard: These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device 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 with these hair dryers.
Description: The following hair dryers are recalled: Turbo 1500, Twin Turbo 2600, Turbo 2800 Silverado, Twin Turbo 2800, Mega Turbo 2500, Twin Turbo Ionic 3000, Parlux 3000, Mega Turbo 3000, Coldmatic 1500, Turbo Millennium 2000, Turbo 2200, and Super Turbo 1900. These hair dryers have pistol grips and have black, black and red, black and grey, or red and ivory plastic casing. They have two-prong power cords. The hair dryers are labeled in part: "Turbo Power" or "PIBBS" followed by the model number and this voltage marking: "110V/60HZ." The boxes in which the hair dryers were sold said "Made in Italy."
Sold at: Retail and beauty supply stores nationwide from January 2002 through April 2004 for about $50 to $169.
Manufactured in: Italy
Remedy: Return the hair dryer to either the retail store where purchased or to Turbo Power for a free replacement. Mail to: Turbo Power Inc., 31-40 Downing Street, Flushing, NY 11354. Consumers will be reimbursed for shipping costs.
Consumer Contact: Call Turbo Power at (888) 715-6100 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.turbopowerinc.com.
Media Contact: Anthony Petruccelli at (888) 715-6100 or (718) 961-0767.
Return the hair dryer to either the retail store where purchased or to Turbo Power for a free replacement. Mail to: Turbo Power Inc., 31-40 Downing Street, Flushing, NY 11354. Consumers will be reimbursed for shipping costs.
None reported with these hair dryers.
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