CPSC recall · Reported March 9, 2004
CPSC, Lado Co. of America Announce Recall of 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…
Lado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.y. recalled The recalled units are the Formula 3000, Energy Turbo, and Rapid 1085 electric hand-held ….
CPSC, Lado Co. of America Announce Recall of Hair Dryers was recalled by Lado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.y. in March 9, 2004. Reason: These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on th…. Remedy: Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a refund or …. Verify recall #04540 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on th….
- None
- agency class
- 600 units
- affected scope
- March 9, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04540 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 units are the Formula 3000, Energy Turbo, and Rapid 1085 electric hand-held hair dryers. These hair dryers have a pistol grip, black or dark blue colored plastic casing, two-prong power cord, and a label that reads in part: "Lado Professional" and "110V/60HZ". The model name and number also are printed on the label.
Reason for recall
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" positions.
Remedy, what to do
Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a refund or replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04540 |
| Date reported | March 9, 2004 |
| Date initiated | March 9, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Lado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.y. |
| Affected scope | 600 |
| 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
Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a refund or replacement.
- Check the recall number (04540) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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