CPSC, Turbo Power Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Hand-held Hair Dryers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-05-27). Hazards: electric shock, fall. Models: 110V/60HZ. About 395,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04147 |
| Published | 2004-05-27 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-14 |
| Product category | Hair Dryers |
| Products | Turbo Power electric hand-held hair dryers |
| Firm named in the title | Turbo Power Inc. |
| Firms | Turbo Power Inc., of Flushing, New York (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Italy |
| Units (US) | 395,000 |
| Model numbers | 110V/60HZ |
| Hazard classes | electric shock, fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Retail and beauty supply stores nationwid, from January 2002 through April 2004, for about $50 to $169. |
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 gray, 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."
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported with these hair dryers.
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