CPSC, Lado Co. of America Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-03-09). Hazards: electric shock. About 600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04540 |
| Published | 2004-03-09 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-04 |
| Product category | Hair Dryers |
| Products | Electric hand-held hair dryers |
| Firm named in the title | Lado Co. of America |
| Firms | Lado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Italy, Spain |
| Units (US) | 600 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Retail beauty supply stores in the metropolitan New York area, from March 2003 through December 2003, for about $50. |
Description
The recalled units are the Formula 3000, Energy Turbo, and Rapid 1085 electric hand-held hair dryers. These hair dryers have a pistol grip, black or dark blue colored plastic casing, two-prong power cord, and a label that reads in part: "Lado Professional" and "110V/60HZ". The model name and number also are printed on the label.
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. In 1991, a voluntary standard was implemented that called for all hair dryers used by consumers to protect against electrocution in both the "on" and "off" positions.
Remedy
Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a refund or replacement.
Incidents and injuries
None.
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