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U.S. CPSC March 9, 2004	Light Distribution Recall of Hair Dryers 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" position.
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2004	Lado Co. of America Recall of Hair Dryers 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.
U.S. CPSC April 19, 2006	Hair Dryers Recalled Due to Electrocution Hazard The electric hair dryer's power cord does not have an immersion protection plug. Therefore, if the hair dryer falls into water during use, it can pose a shock and/or electrocution hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 21, 2004	Virgo Enterprises Recall of Hair Dryers 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.
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2003	Hand-Held Hair Dryers Recalled by Blason International Trading Corp. Some of these hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water.
U.S. CPSC July 19, 2006	Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
U.S. CPSC January 24, 2007	Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2009	Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
U.S. CPSC June 3, 2004	Marukyo USA Recall of Hair Dryers These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.
U.S. CPSC June 3, 2009	Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry safety standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2009	Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores, Inc. Due to Electrocution Hazard The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
U.S. CPSC May 27, 2004	Turbo Power Recall of Electric Hand-held Hair Dryers These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.
U.S. CPSC December 27, 2007	World Dryer Recalls to Repair Hand and Hair Dryers Due to Electric Shock Hazard Some of the nozzles on these dryers are not grounded. If an electrical component comes into contact with an ungrounded nozzle, it can pose a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 9, 2011	CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Rule for Hair Dryers Hand-supported hair dryers that lack an immersion protection device have been identified by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission as posing a substantial product hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2008	General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
U.S. CPSC January 24, 2008	Brian Smith Recalls Serene Float Tanks Due to Electrocution Hazard Electrical components in the float tank are not grounded, which can prevent the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) from tripping when needed, posing an electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2007	Conair Recalls Curling Irons for Shock and Electrocution Hazards The handle of the curling iron can come apart exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 29, 2002	Hairdryers Recalled by Babyliss Pro The hairdryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard if exposed to water.
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2007	DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2003	International Adapter Plugs Recalled by Franzus Company LLC The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 15, 2004	Tristar Products Inc. Recall of Electric Pressure Washers These electric pressure washers do not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if the unit comes into contact with water.
U.S. CPSC January 23, 2002	MCM Recalls Electric Pressure Washers MCM International imported the pressure washers from a manufacturer in China who installed counterfeit ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plugs on some of the units, without MCM's approval. GFCIs protect consumers against shock or electrocution...
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2009	Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2007	Dollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2004	Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In Floor Box The recalled floor boxes contain undersized wires and are wired with the polarity reversed. These problems present a risk of shock or electrocution and a possible fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2003	Family Dollar Services Inc. Recall of Extension Cords Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 10, 2005	World Kitchen Inc. Recall of Immersion Heaters Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2006	Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the "OFF" position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Nightlights Recalled by Trisonic The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 7, 2010	Conair Recalls BabylissPro Compact Hair Dryers Due to Laceration Hazard The spinning fan within the hair dryer can break apart, striking the hair dryer's plastic shell. This causes the plastic to shatter, creating a laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2007	Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 20, 2003	Comarco Recall to Replace Detachable Plugs On Power Adapters The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 6, 2011	ITT Water Technology Recalls Pumps Due to Electric Shock/Electrocution Hazard Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose an electric shock or electrocution hazard if touched by the consumer.
U.S. CPSC July 9, 2003	Adjustable Beds Recalled by Select Comfort When exposed to severely cold temperatures and impact, such as may occur during shipping, the power cord insulation on the electric air pump can crack, creating a short-circuit or exposing live electrical wires and presenting a shock or electrocution hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 29, 2008	Miele Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Risk of Gas Leak or Fire The dryer's internal gas fitting can loosen, posing a risk of gas leaking into the house, which can cause asphyxiation, a fire or an explosion. Also, one or both of the caps on the internal exhaust duct can become dislodged, which can cause lint to build up and be carried through the gas burner. This poses a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Electric Heaters Recalled by Weather Works The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2005	International Playthings Inc. Recall of Toy Vehicles Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 11, 2006	Tap Enterprises Inc. Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. In addition, improper assembly of the power cord strain relief component and improper routing of internal conductors can cause a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 3, 2003	Toshiba America Consumer Products Recall of Rear Projection Televisions If the capacitors short circuit due to a very high electrical surge, such as from a lightening strike, the metal parts on the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard.
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