CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Electrocution/Electric Shock
CPSC, Virgo Enterprises Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
The recalled units are the Turbo 2000, Turbo Laser 1500, Super Turbo 3000, Turbo Plus 2800 and Turbo Plus 1800 electric hand-held hair dryers. These hair dryers have a pistol grip, black or red colored plastic casing, two-prong power cord, and a label that reads, in part, "Virgo Professional" and "110V/60HZ". The model name and number also are printed on the label
Required Consumer Action
Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a replacement unit that has an immersion protection device.
Contact Information
Virgo Enterprises representatives at (800) 552-0961between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
Sold At
Retail beauty supply stores in the metropolitan New York area, between March 2003 and December 2003, for about $50.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Virgo Enterprises
Recall Number
04547
Product Information
Product Name
Virgo Turbo, Laser, Super Turbo, Turbo Plus electric hand held hair dryers
Product Type
Hair Dryers
Manufacturer Name
Virgo Enterprises
Manufactured In
Spain