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Conair Recalls BabylissPro Compact Hair Dryers Due to Laceration Hazard

Reported: May 7, 2010 Initiated: May 7, 2010 #10223

Product Description

This recall involves the BabylissPro 052 Series Professional Compact Hair Dryer. The hair dryer is sold under the brand names Babyliss® Pro Mighty Mini, Babyliss® Pro Nano Titanium(TM), Babyliss® Pro Porcelain Ceramic, BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline and BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline Titanium. The model name is on the hair dryer's plastic shell. Also, "1000W" and the model number are on the dryer handle. The following models are included in this recall: Description Colors Model Numbers Babyliss® Pro Mighty Mini blue, pink, white BABMMB052T BABMMP052T BABMMW052T Babyliss® Pro Nano Titanium (TM) blue BABNT052 BABNT052T Babyliss® Pro Porcelain Ceramic pink, blue, black BABP052BK BABP052CB BABP052PK BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline grey, red BABTM052 BABTM052R BABTM052T BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline Titanium red BABTT052 BABTT052T

Reason for Recall

The spinning fan within the hair dryer can break apart, striking the hair dryer's plastic shell. This causes the plastic to shatter, creating a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryer and contact Conair to receive a free replacement hair dryer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the BabylissPro 052 Series Professional Compact Hair Dryer. The hair dryer is sold under the brand names Babyliss® Pro Mighty Mini, Babyliss® Pro Nano Titanium(TM), Babyliss® Pro Porcelain Ceramic, BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline and BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline Titanium. The model name is on the hair dryer's plastic shell. Also, "1000W" and the model number are on the dryer handle. The following models are included in this recall: Description Colors Model Numbers Babyliss® Pro Mighty Mini blue, pink, white BABMMB052T BABMMP052T BABMMW052T Babyliss® Pro Nano Titanium (TM) blue BABNT052 BABNT052T Babyliss® Pro Porcelain Ceramic pink, blue, black BABP052BK BABP052CB BABP052PK BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline grey, red BABTM052 BABTM052R BABTM052T BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline Titanium red BABTT052 BABTT052T. Units affected: About 291,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The spinning fan within the hair dryer can break apart, striking the hair dryer's plastic shell. This causes the plastic to shatter, creating a laceration hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryer and contact Conair to receive a free replacement hair dryer.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 7, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10223.