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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 04540

Electric hand-held hair dryers

Published April 4, 2025 · Recall initiated: March 9, 2004

What's the hazard

These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water. In 1991, a voluntary standard was implemented that called for all hair dryers used by consumers to protect against electrocution in both the "on" and "off" positions.

What to do

Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a refund or replacement.

Recall details

Brand
Lado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.Y.
Manufacturer
Lado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.Y.
Distributor
Retail beauty supply stores in the metropolitan New York area, from March 2003 through December 2003, for about $50.
Country
US
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