"Was Electric hand-held hair dryers recalled?"

Q: "Was Electric hand-held hair dryers recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #04540 was issued on 2004-03-09. 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."

CPSC, Lado Co. of America Announce Recall of Hair Dryers

Source: CPSC Recall #04540

Recall Date

2004-03-09

Manufacturer

Lado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.Y.

Units Affected

600

Products Involved

Electric hand-held hair dryers

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.

Remedy

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

Reported Injuries

None.

Sold At

Retail beauty supply stores in the metropolitan New York area, from March 2003 through December 2003, for about $50.

Manufactured In

ItalySpain

Full Recall Description

The recalled units are the Formula 3000, Energy Turbo, and Rapid 1085 electric hand-held hair dryers. These hair dryers have a pistol grip, black or dark blue colored plastic casing, two-prong power cord, and a label that reads in part: "Lado Professional" and "110V/60HZ". The model name and number also are printed on the label.

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28