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CPSC, Virgo Enterprises Announce Recall of Hair Dryers

Reported: April 21, 2004 Initiated: April 21, 2004 #04547

Product 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

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

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

Details

Units Affected
900
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Virgo-Enterprises-Announce-Recall-of-Hair-Dryers-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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. Recalled by Virgo Enterprises, of Irvington, N.J.. Units affected: 900.
Why was this product 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" positions.
What should consumers do? ▼
Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a replacement unit that has an immersion protection device.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 21, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04547.

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