Conair Corp and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have issued a recall of 291,000 Conair hair dryers because they may break and cause injury. The spinning fan inside the dryer can break apart, striking the plastic shell causing it to shatter, creating a hazard. Not only could the shattered plastic cut or get in the eye, but the open hair dryer could cause hair to get entangled within. Conair has received 16 reports of the fan breaking as well as reports of the hair dryers sparking and smoking. One person sought medical attention for a laceration to the hand, seven people reported minor cuts.
The names and model numbers affected are listed below:
- Babyliss Pro Mighty Mini (blue, pink, white) – BABMMB052T, BABMMP052T, BABMMW052T
- Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium (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
These hair dryers were sold at stores nationwide as well as professional salons and various other online retailers from January 2006 to April 2010 for between $20 and $30.
Consumers should stop using the dryer and contact Conair for a free replacement. They have setup a website for the recall or you can contact them at 800-687-6916.
Please see the links below for additional recalls that may affect you:
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- RECALL – 217,000 LaJobi Graco Drop Side Cribs Recalled
- RECALL – Step2 Drum Set Breaks and Pieces Can Be Swallowed
- RECALL – Crate and Barrel Glass Water Bottles Shatter
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