CPSC recall · Reported May 27, 2004
CPSC, Turbo Power Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Hand-held Hair Dryers
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution, if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection device…
Turbo Power Inc., of Flushing, New York recalled The following hair dryers are recalled: Turbo 1500, Twin Turbo 2600, Turbo 2800 Silverado….
CPSC, Turbo Power Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Hand-held Hair Dryers was recalled by Turbo Power Inc., of Flushing, New York in May 27, 2004. Reason: These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution, if …. Remedy: Return the hair dryer to either the retail store where purchased or to Turbo Power for a …. Verify recall #04147 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Turbo Power Inc., of Flushing, New York issued this CPSC recall-These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution, if ….
- None
- agency class
- 395K units
- affected scope
- May 27, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04147 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. 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 following hair dryers are recalled: Turbo 1500, Twin Turbo 2600, Turbo 2800 Silverado, Twin Turbo 2800, Mega Turbo 2500, Twin Turbo Ionic 3000, Parlux 3000, Mega Turbo 3000, Coldmatic 1500, Turbo Millennium 2000, Turbo 2200, and Super Turbo 1900. These hair dryers have pistol grips and have black, black and red, black and gray, or red and ivory plastic casing. They have two-prong power cords. The hair dryers are labeled in part: "Turbo Power" or "PIBBS" followed by the model number and this voltage marking: "110V/60HZ." The boxes in which the hair dryers were sold said "Made in Italy."
Reason for recall
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device 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, what to do
Return the hair dryer to either the retail store where purchased or to Turbo Power for a free replacement. Mail to: Turbo Power Inc., 31-40 Downing Street, Flushing, NY 11354. Consumers will be reimbursed for shipping costs.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04147 |
| Date reported | May 27, 2004 |
| Date initiated | May 27, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Turbo Power Inc., of Flushing, New York |
| Affected scope | 395,000 |
| 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
Return the hair dryer to either the retail store where purchased or to Turbo Power for a free replacement. Mail to: Turbo Power I…
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