Big Lots Stores · Recalled
Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores, Inc. Due to Electrocution Hazard
The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
- Units
- About 31,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $12
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Style Elements Cool Shot Turbo hair dryers. The hand-held dryers have a silver body and black handle. Model number 3615T is printed on a label near the on/off switch.
The file
- Sold at
- Big Lots' stores nationwide from July 2008 through December 2009 for about $12.
- Product type
- Hair Dryers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Big Lots Stores, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.biglots.com
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 MAR 11 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.