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"Monica" and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair Dryers

Class I - Dangerous
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: July 19, 2006 Style Tronics Inc., of Vernon, Calif. Other Consumer Products Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 19,300)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Style Tronics Inc., of Vernon, Calif.
Reason for Recall:
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using these hair dryers and contact Style Tronics Inc. for a full refund.

Product Images

"Monica" and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair Dryers"Monica" and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair Dryers

Product Information

Full Description:

The recall involves two models of pistol-type hair dryers: The Monica hair dryer has its model name and number, SW-117, written on the handle. It is made of black plastic and chrome, and the handle folds up. The Turbo 1200 model has model number DS-507 written on the back of the handle. The model name is written on the blower nozzle. They are green and white and green.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 19,300)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 06217