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Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores, Inc. Due to Electrocution Hazard

Recall 09-147 · March 11, 2009 · Big Lots Stores

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
09-147 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 11, 2009
Brand
Big Lots Stores
Category
Kitchen and small appliances
Products
Style Elements Hair Dryers
Hazard
Electrocution Hazard
Hazard type
Electric shockFalls and tip-overs
Units
About 31,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves Style Elements Cool Shot Turbo hair dryers. The hand-held dryers have a silver body and black handle. Model number 3615T is printed on a label near the on/off switch.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Style Elements Hair Dryers · About 31,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Big Lots' stores nationwide from July 2008 through December 2009 for about $12.; Big Lots Stores, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.biglots.com

Recall history and context

Big Lots Stores appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Big Lots Stores recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 149 recalls in the kitchen and small appliances category, 41 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Style Elements Hair Dryers (About 31,000 units). This recall involves Style Elements Cool Shot Turbo hair dryers.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Electrocution Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.