September 25, 2003
Name
of product:
Hand-Held Hair Dryers
Units: 700
Manufacturer: Blason International Trading Corp., of Miami, Fla.
Hazard: Some of these hair dryers do not have an immersion protection
device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard if
dropped in water.
Description: The recalled units are the Blason Turbo Style model 4030
electric hand-held hair dryers without an immersion protection device. These
units have a pistol-style grip and a black plastic casing with a two-prong
power cord labeled in part, "Blason Turbo Style Mod. 4030.
110V/60HZ/1500W."
Sold at: Retail drug stores and hair accessories and salon retail operations
from May 2002 through June 2003 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China.
Remedy: Return the hair dryer to Blason International Trading Corp. for
a refund.
Consumer Contact: Call Blason toll-free at (888) 625-2766 between 8 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Media Contact: Manuel Junco at (888) 625-2766.