Hair Dryers (Lado Co.) – Electrical Safety (2004)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Electric hand-held hair dryers
Brand
Lado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.Y.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Lado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.Y. is recalling Electric hand-held hair dryers. The hazard is: These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GF. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled units are the Formula 3000, Energy Turbo, and Rapid 1085 electric hand-held hair dryers. These hair dryers have a pistol grip, black or dark blue colored plastic casing, two-prong power cord, and a label that reads in part: "Lado Professional" and "110V/60HZ". The model name and number also are printed on the label.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a refund or replacement.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026