Virgo Enterprises Recall of Hair Dryers
Electric hand held hair dryers
Date of Recall
2004-04-21CPSC Release Number
04-547Manufactured In
Italy and Spain.Units
900Manufacturer
Virgo Enterprises, of Irvington, N.J.Sold By
Retail beauty supply stores in the metropolitan New York area between March 2003 and 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" position.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
The recalled units are the Turbo 2000, Turbo Laser 1500, Super Turbo 3000, Turbo Plus 2800 and Turbo Plus 1800 electric hand held hair dryers. These hair dryers have a pistol grip, black or red colored plastic casing, two-prong power cord, and a label that reads in part, "Virgo Professional" and "110V/60HZ". The model name and number also are printed on the label.Remedy
Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a replacement unit that has an immersion protection device.Consumer Contact
Virgo Enterprises representatives at (800) 552-0961between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.Associated Images
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