CPSC recall · Reported August 29, 2002
CPSC, Babyliss Pro Announce Recall of Hairdryers
The hairdryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard, if exposed to water.
The CPSC recalled The recalled hairdryers have the model number BAB2002BLX, are rated at 1875 watts, and ar….
CPSC, Babyliss Pro Announce Recall of Hairdryers was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 29, 2002. Reason: The hairdryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious elect…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to Babyliss Pro fo…. Verify recall #02238 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The hairdryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious elect….
- None
- agency class
- August 29, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02238 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled hairdryers have the model number BAB2002BLX, are rated at 1875 watts, and are pistol-shaped. The model number is printed on the barrel of the hairdryer and a label on the side reads, "BABYLISS 2002BLX." The hairdryer also has a hang tag that reads in part, "FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY, DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR LICENSED COSMETOLOGISTS. THIS UNIT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ALCI OR GFCI DEVICE...WARNING - KEEP AWAY FROM WATER." These hairdryers were manufactured in China.
Reason for recall
The hairdryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard, if exposed to water.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to Babyliss Pro for a free replacement unit with an immersion protection device.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02238 |
| Date reported | August 29, 2002 |
| Date initiated | August 29, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 23,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to Babyliss Pro for a free replacement unit with an immers…
- Check the recall number (02238) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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