Lado Co. of America Recall of Hair Dryers

Electric hand-held hair dryers

Date of Recall

2004-03-09

CPSC Release Number

04-540

Manufactured In

Italy and Spain

Units

600

Manufacturer

Lado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.Y.

Sold By

Retail beauty supply stores in the metropolitan New York area from March 2003 through December 2003 for about $50.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

None.

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.

Remedy

Stop using these hair dyers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a refund or replacement.

Consumer Contact

Lado Company of America representatives at (800) 368-1130 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Media Contact: David Chung at (718) 886-4160.

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