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Conair Recalls BabylissPro Compact Hair Dryers Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall 10-223 · May 7, 2010 · Conair

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the hair dryer and contact Conair to receive a free replacement hair dryer.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
10-223 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 7, 2010
Brand
Conair
Category
Kitchen and small appliances
Products
Compact hair dryers
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Units
About 291,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves the BabylissPro 052 Series Professional Compact Hair Dryer. The hair dryer is sold under the brand names Babyliss® Pro Mighty Mini, Babyliss® Pro Nano Titanium(TM), Babyliss® Pro Porcelain Ceramic, BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline and BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline Titanium. The model name is on the hair dryer's plastic shell. Also, "1000W" and the model number are on the dryer handle. The following models are included in this recall: Description Colors Model Numbers Babyliss® Pro Mighty Mini blue, pink, white BABMMB052T BABMMP052T BABMMW052T Babyliss® Pro Nano Titanium (TM) 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

Is my product affected?

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

  • Compact hair dryers · About 291,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Professional salons and various other online retailers from January 2006 to April 2010 for between $20 and $30.; Conair Corp., East Windsor, N.J..

Injuries or incidents reported

Conair has received 16 reports of the fan breaking causing the plastic shell to shatter. The company has also received reports of the hair dryers sparking and smoking. One person sought medical attention for a laceration to the hand, seven people reported minor cuts.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Conair at 800-687-6916 between 8:30 a.m and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.babylissus.com/recall052

Recall history and context

Conair appears in 9 CPSC recalls on record. See all Conair 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?

Compact hair dryers (About 291,000 units). This recall involves the BabylissPro 052 Series Professional Compact Hair Dryer.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryer and contact Conair to receive a free replacement hair dryer.

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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.