February 10, 2004
Name of product: Solis hair dryers
Units: 16,500
Manufacturer: Solis, of Switzerland
Importer: Fromm International-Solis USA, of Northbrook, Ill.
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.
Description: The recalled Solis model hair dryers include the following
model numbers: 311, 340, 401, 405, 407, 407T, 411, and 415. The model name and
number can be found either on the handle, the underside of the barrel or under
the filter. The recalled units, which come in black and blue, do not have an
immersion protection device at the end of the plug.
Sold at: Professional beauty distributors between November 2002 and
December 2003 for about $90.
Manufactured in: Switzerland.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the hair dryers immediately and
return them to Fromm International-Solis USA for a new hair dryer with a GFCI
plug.
Consumer Contact: Contact Fromm International at (800) 323-4252 between
8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company’s Web
site at http://www.frommintl.com/solisrecall.htm.
Media Contact: Liz Woitel at (847) 498-8200 Ext. 408.