The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced recalls of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed.
Product: Monica and Turbo 1200 hand-held hair dryers
Units: 19,300
Manufacturer/importer: Style Tronics Inc., of Los Angeles
Hazard: These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.
Description: The Monica hair dryer has model number SW-117 written on the handle. It is made of black plastic and chrome, and the handle folds up. The Turbo 1200 has model number DS-507 written on the back of the handle. They are either green and white or all green.
Sold at: Independent discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2005 for $3 to $5.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these hair dryers and contact Style Tronics Inc. for a refund.
Contact: Call 888-266-9272 or visit www.styletronic.net.
