CPSC, Fromm International-Solis® USA Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-02-10). Hazards: electric shock. Models: 311, 340, 401, 405, 407, 407T…. About 16,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04080 |
| Published | 2004-02-10 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-27 |
| Product category | Hair Dryers |
| Products | Solis hair dryers |
| Firm named in the title | Fromm International-Solis® USA |
| Firms | Solis, of Switzerland (manufacturer); Fromm International-Solis USA, of Northbrook, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Switzerland |
| Units (US) | 16,500 |
| Model numbers | 311, 340, 401, 405, 407, 407T, 411, 415 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Professional beauty distributors, between November 2002 and December 2003, for about $90. |
Description
The recalled Solis model hair dryers include the following model numbers: 311, 340, 401, 405, 407, 407T, 411, and 415. The model name and number can be found either on the handle, the underside of the barrel or under the filter. The recalled units, which come in black and blue, do not have an immersion protection device at the end of the plug.
Hazard
These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using this product. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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