Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores, Inc. Due to Electrocution Hazard

The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by…

Recall #: 09147
Affected scope: About 31,000

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves Style Elements Cool Shot Turbo hair dryers. The hand-held dryers hav….

Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores, Inc. Due to Electrocution Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 11, 2009. Reason: The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dry…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to any Big Lots s…. Verify recall #09147 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dry….

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agency class: March 11, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09147 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 - 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

This recall involves Style Elements Cool Shot Turbo hair dryers. The hand-held dryers have a silver body and black handle. Model number 3615T is printed on a label near the on/off switch.

Reason for recall

The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to any Big Lots store 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	09147
Date reported	March 11, 2009
Date initiated	March 11, 2009
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 31,000
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 immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

This recall involves Style Elements Cool Shot Turbo hair dryers. The hand-held dryers have a silver body and black handle. Model number 3615T is printed on a label near the on/off switch.. Units affected: About 31,000.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 11, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09147.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

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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