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Product recall · CPSCDecember 16, 2013Serious
Wahl Total Care Aerosol Cleaner
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Vapors from the propellant in the Total Care product can ignite upon contact with hair clippers, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
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.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the Total Care product and contact Wahl for a replacement.
Who to contact: Wahl at (800) 767-9245 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.wahl.com and click on Recall for more information
The product
This recall involves Wahl Total Care products used to clean and lubricate hair clippers, trimmers and shavers. The product was sold in six ounce aerosol cans. The white label on the can reads "Wahl Total Care" and "Clipper, Trimmer, Shaver." Model number 03772 is printed on the back of the can.
Details
- Units affected
- About 720,000
- Recall date
- December 16, 2013
- Made or distributed by
- Wahl Clipper Corp., of Sterling, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Wahl has received three reports of incidents of the product igniting, including one report of minor burns.
03772
Meijer, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2009 to October 2013 for about $5.
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: “Wahl Recalls Total Care Aerosol Cleaner Due to Burn 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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