March
9, 2004
Name
of Product: Electric
hand-held hair dryers
Units:
600
Manufacturer:
Lado Co. of
America, of Flushing, N.Y.
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.
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.
Sold
at: Retail
beauty supply stores in the metropolitan New York area from March 2003 through
December 2003 for about $50.
Manufactured
In: Italy
and Spain
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.