Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard

Active Recall Announced July 19, 2006 CPSC #06217

Quick answer

Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard is CPSC recall #06217, announced on July 19, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves two models of pistol-type hair dryers: The Monica hair dryer has its model name and number, SW-117, written on the handle. It is made of black plastic and chrome, and the handle folds up. The Turbo 1200 model has model number DS-507 written on the back of the handle. The model name is written on the blower nozzle. They are green and white and green. The remedy is consumers should stop using these hair dryers and contact style tronics inc. for a full refund.. Affected brand: Style Tronics Inc..

Hazard

The recall involves two models of pistol-type hair dryers: The Monica hair dryer has its model name and number, SW-117, written on the handle. It is made of black plastic and chrome, and the handle folds up. The Turbo 1200 model has model number DS-507 written on the back of the handle. The model name is written on the blower nozzle. They are green and white and green.

Affected products

"Monica" and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair Dryers

Recalled brands

Style Tronics Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these hair dryers and contact Style Tronics Inc. for a full refund.

Recall date

July 19, 2006

Categories

Hair Dryers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06217?

CPSC recall #06217 covers Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 19, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves two models of pistol-type hair dryers: The Monica hair dryer has its model name and number, SW-117, written on the handle. It is made of black plastic and chrome, and the handle folds up. The Turbo 1200 model has model number DS-507 written on the back of the handle. The model name is written on the blower nozzle. They are green and white and green.

What is the remedy for recall #06217?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06217 is consumers should stop using these hair dryers and contact style tronics inc. for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Hair-Dryers-Recalled-for-Electrocution-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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