March 11, 2009
About 31,000 Style Elements hair dryers sold at Big Lots stores are being recalled. They 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.
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.
The dryers were sold exclusively at Big Lots stores nationwide from July 2008 through December 2009 for about $12. They were made in China.
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund.
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.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
