Pebco Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Pebco Inc. Announce Recall of Hairdryers
These hairdryers have undersized wiring, are not equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water, and have loose electrical connections. The hairdryers pose an electrocution and fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 22,500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $25–$30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled hair dryers sold under the Pebco and Dubl Duck brand names are identified as the Black Jet 1200, Black Jet 1700, and Pebco 1500 models. The model name is on the air intake grill. A label, on the hairdryer's handle, reads in part, "DO NOT USE/IMMERSE IN WATER...Made in China." The 1200 and 1700 models are black, with gold lettering on the hairdryer; and the 1500 model is white, with purple lettering.
The file
- Sold at
- Beauty Salons and hair care stores nationwide sold the hairdryers, from March 1999 through December 2000, for between $25 and $30.
- Product type
- Hair Dryers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Pebco Inc., of Congers, N.Y.
Incident log
CPSC and Pebco have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
For more information, call Pebco Inc. toll-free at (888) 391-0900 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 15 2001; last revised JAN 22 2026.