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Product Recall Number: 04-547

Why was Electric hand-held hair dryers recalled?

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.

Electric hand-held hair dryers
Here's product recall specific data for Electric hand-held hair dryers.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-547

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-04-20

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Electric hand-held hair dryers

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Virgo Enterprise, of Irvington, N.J., is voluntarily recalling Electric hand-held hair dryers. 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.Name of Product: Electric hand-held hair dryersUnits: 900Manufacturer: Virgo Enterprises, of Irvington, N.J.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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled units are the Turbo 2000, Turbo Laser 1500, Super Turbo 3000, Turbo Plus 2800 and Turbo Plus 1800 electric hand-held hair dryers. These hair dryers have a pistol grip, black or red colored plastic casing, two-prong power cord, and a label that reads in part, "Virgo Professional" and "110V/60HZ". The model name and number also are printed on the label.Sold by: Retail beauty supply stores in the metropolitan New York area between March 2003 and December 2003 for about $50.Manufactured In: Italy and SpainRemedy: Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a replacement unit that has an immersion protection device.Consumer Contact: Virgo Enterprises representatives at (800) 552-0961between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.Media Contact: Carlos Alvarez at (973) 371-0888.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: 900

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a replacement unit that has an immersion protection device.

  • Sold At: Retail beauty supply stores in the metropolitan New York area between March 2003 and December 2003 for about $50.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Virgo Enterprises, of Irvington, N.J.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Italy and Spain

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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