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Product recall · CPSCMay 7, 2010Serious
Conair BabylissPro Compact Hair Dryers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The spinning fan within the hair dryer can break apart, striking the hair dryer's plastic shell. This causes the plastic to shatter, creating a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryer and contact Conair to receive a free replacement hair dryer.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Conair at 800-687-6916 between 8:30 a.m and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.babylissus.com/recall052
The product
This recall involves the BabylissPro 052 Series Professional Compact Hair Dryer. The hair dryer is sold under the brand names Babyliss® Pro Mighty Mini, Babyliss® Pro Nano Titanium(TM), Babyliss® Pro Porcelain Ceramic, BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline and BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline Titanium. The model name is on the hair dryer's plastic shell. Also, "1000W" and the model number are on the dryer handle. The following models are included in this recall: Description Colors Model Numbers Babyliss® Pro Mighty Mini blue, pink, white BABMMB052T BABMMP052T BABMMW052T Babyliss® Pro Nano Titanium (TM) blue BABNT052 BABNT052T Babyliss® Pro Porcelain Ceramic pink, blue, black BABP052BK BABP052CB BABP052PK BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline grey, red BABTM052 BABTM052R BABTM052T BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline Titanium red BABTT052 BABTT052T
Details
- Units affected
- About 291,000
- Recall date
- May 7, 2010
- Brand
- Conair Corp., East Windsor, N.J.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Conair has received 16 reports of the fan breaking causing the plastic shell to shatter. The company has also received reports of the hair dryers sparking and smoking. One person sought medical attention for a laceration to the hand, seven people reported minor cuts.
1000W
Professional salons and various other online retailers from January 2006 to April 2010 for between $20 and $30.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Conair Recalls BabylissPro Compact Hair Dryers Due to Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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