February
15, 2001
Pebco
Inc., of Congers, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 22,500 hairdryers. These
hairdryers have undersized wiring, are not equipped with ground fault circuit
interrupters to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water, and
have loose electrical connections. The hairdryers pose an electrocution and
fire hazard to consumers.
The recalled hair dryers sold under the Pebco and Dubl Duck brand names are
identified as the Black Jet 1200, Black Jet 1700, and Pebco 1500 models. The
model name is on the air intake grill. A label, on the hairdryer's handle,
reads in part, "DO NOT USE/IMMERSE IN WATER...Made in China." The 1200
and 1700 models are black, with gold lettering on the hairdryer; and the 1500
model is white, with purple lettering. Beauty Salons and hair care stores
nationwide sold the hairdryers from March 1999 through December 2000 for
between $25 to $30.
Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to
the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call Pebco
Inc. toll-free at (888) 391-0900 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday.