Wahl Recalls Total Care Aerosol Cleaner Due to Burn Hazard

Vapors from the propellant in the Total Care product can ignite upon contact with hair clippers, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 14059
Affected scope: About 720,000

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Wahl Clipper Corp., of Sterling, Ill. recalled This recall involves Wahl Total Care products used to clean and lubricate hair clippers, ….

Wahl Recalls Total Care Aerosol Cleaner Due to Burn Hazard was recalled by Wahl Clipper Corp., of Sterling, Ill. in December 16, 2013. Reason: Vapors from the propellant in the Total Care product can ignite upon contact with hair clippers, posing a bur…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Total Care product and contact Wahl for a rep…. Verify recall #14059 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Wahl Clipper Corp., of Sterling, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-Vapors from the propellant in the Total Care product can ignite upon contact with hair clippers, posing a bur….

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agency class: December 16, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14059 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

This recall involves Wahl Total Care products used to clean and lubricate hair clippers, trimmers and shavers. The product was sold in six ounce aerosol cans. The white label on the can reads "Wahl Total Care" and "Clipper, Trimmer, Shaver." Model number 03772 is printed on the back of the can.

Reason for recall

Vapors from the propellant in the Total Care product can ignite upon contact with hair clippers, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the Total Care product and contact Wahl for a replacement.

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	14059
Date reported	December 16, 2013
Date initiated	December 16, 2013
Recalling firm	Wahl Clipper Corp., of Sterling, Ill.
Affected scope	About 720,000
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 Total Care product and contact Wahl for a replacement.

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Vapors from the propellant in the Total Care product can ignite upon contact with hair clippers, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the Total Care product and contact Wahl for a replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 16, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14059.

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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