CPSC Recall in 2006: Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-217

Date: July 18, 2006

Product Name: "Monica" and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair Dryers

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Style Tronics Inc., of Vernon, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 19,300 "Monica" and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair Dryers. 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.Name of Product: "Monica" and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair DryersUnits: About 19,300Manufacturer/Importer: Style Tronics Inc., of Vernon, Calif.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.Incidents/Injuries: None reportedDescription: The recall involves two models of pistol-type hair dryers: The Monica hair dryer has its model name and number, SW-117, written on the handle. It is made of black plastic and chrome, and the handle folds up. The Turbo 1200 model has model number DS-507 written on the back of the handle. The model name is written on the blower nozzle. They are green and white and green.Sold at: Independent discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2005 for between $3 and $5.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these hair dryers, and contact Style Tronics Inc. for a full refund.Consumer Contact: Call Style Tronics Inc. toll-free at (888) 266-9272 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.styletronic.net.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 19,300

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Independent discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2005 for between $3 and $5.

Manufactured In:

China