CPSC, Blason International Trading Corp. Announce Recall of Hand-Held Hair Dryers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-09-25). Hazards: electric shock. Models: 4030. About 700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03192 |
| Published | 2003-09-25 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-26 |
| Product category | Hair Dryers |
| Products | Hand-Held Hair Dryers |
| Firm named in the title | Blason International Trading Corp. |
| Firms | Blason International Trading Corp., of Miami, Fla. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 700 |
| Model numbers | 4030 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Retail drug stores and hair accessories and salon retail operations, from May 2002 through June 2003, for about $40. |
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."
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.
Remedy
Return the hair dryer to Blason International Trading Corp., for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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