CPSC Recall in 2010: Conair Recalls BabylissPro Compact Hair Dryers Due to Laceration Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-223

Date: May 06, 2010

Product Name: Compact hair dryer

Recall Description:

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:DescriptionColorsModel NumbersBabyliss® Pro Mighty Miniblue, pink, whiteBABMMB052TBABMMP052TBABMMW052TBabyliss® Pro Nano Titanium (TM)blueBABNT052BABNT052TBabyliss® Pro Porcelain Ceramicpink, blue, blackBABP052BKBABP052CBBABP052PKBabylissPro TT® Tourmalinegrey, redBABTM052BABTM052RBABTM052TBabylissPro TT® Tourmaline TitaniumredBABTT052BABTT052T

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 291,000

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

Professional salons and various other online retailers from January 2006 to April 2010 for between $20 and $30.

Manufactured In:

China