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CPSC, Babyliss Pro Announce Recall of Hairdryers is CPSC recall #02238, announced on August 29, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled hairdryers have the model number BAB2002BLX, are rated at 1875 watts, and are pistol-shaped. The model number is printed on the barrel of the hairdryer and a label on the side reads, "BABYLISS 2002BLX." The hairdryer also has a hang tag that reads in part, "FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY, DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR LICENSED COSMETOLOGISTS. THIS UNIT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ALCI OR GFCI DEVICE...WARNING - KEEP AWAY FROM WATER." These hairdryers were manufactured in China. The remedy is consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to babyliss pro for a free replacement unit with an immersion protection device.. Affected brand: Babyliss Pro.
The recalled hairdryers have the model number BAB2002BLX, are rated at 1875 watts, and are pistol-shaped. The model number is printed on the barrel of the hairdryer and a label on the side reads, "BABYLISS 2002BLX." The hairdryer also has a hang tag that reads in part, "FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY, DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR LICENSED COSMETOLOGISTS. THIS UNIT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ALCI OR GFCI DEVICE...WARNING - KEEP AWAY FROM WATER." These hairdryers were manufactured in China.
Affected products
Babyliss Hair Dryers
Recalled brands
Babyliss Pro
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to Babyliss Pro for a free replacement unit with an immersion protection device.
Recall date
August 29, 2002
CPSC recall #02238 covers CPSC, Babyliss Pro Announce Recall of Hairdryers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 29, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled hairdryers have the model number BAB2002BLX, are rated at 1875 watts, and are pistol-shaped. The model number is printed on the barrel of the hairdryer and a label on the side reads, "BABYLISS 2002BLX." The hairdryer also has a hang tag that reads in part, "FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY, DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR LICENSED COSMETOLOGISTS. THIS UNIT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ALCI OR GFCI DEVICE...WARNING - KEEP AWAY FROM WATER." These hairdryers were manufactured in China.
The CPSC remedy for recall #02238 is consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to babyliss pro for a free replacement unit with an immersion protection device.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Babyliss-Pro-Announce-Recall-of-Hairdryers-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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