Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard

These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices a…

Recall #: 06217
Affected scope: About 19,300

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Style Tronics Inc., of Vernon, Calif. recalled The recall involves two models of pistol-type hair dryers: The Monica hair dryer has its ….

Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard was recalled by Style Tronics Inc., of Vernon, Calif. in July 19, 2006. Reason: These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these hair dryers and contact Style Tronics Inc. for a full r…. Verify recall #06217 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Style Tronics Inc., of Vernon, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the….

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agency class: July 19, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06217 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recall involves two models of pistol-type hair dryers: The Monica hair dryer has its model name and number, SW-117, written on the handle. It is made of black plastic and chrome, and the handle folds up. The Turbo 1200 model has model number DS-507 written on the back of the handle. The model name is written on the blower nozzle. They are green and white and green.

Reason for recall

These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug 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

Consumers should stop using these hair dryers and contact Style Tronics Inc. for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	06217
Date reported	July 19, 2006
Date initiated	July 19, 2006
Recalling firm	Style Tronics Inc., of Vernon, Calif.
Affected scope	About 19,300
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 these hair dryers and contact Style Tronics Inc. for a full refund.

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What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these hair dryers and contact Style Tronics Inc. for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 19, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06217.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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