Electrocution Hazard Prompts Recall Of 12,000 Hair Dryers
CPSC recall 90052. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Electrocution/Electric Shock
CPSC recall 90052 has the recall date 19 Mar 1990. The notice names the firm Arrow Trading. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Hair Dryers.
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| Description | CONTACT: March 19, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-052 Electrocution Hazard Prompts Recall Of 12,000 Hair Dryers WASHINGTON--Approximately 12,000 Pierre Cardin "Elegance" model EL203 hand-held hair dryers are being voluntarily recalled by the importer, Arrow Trading Company of New York, N.Y., because of a potential electrocution hazard to consumers. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the hair dryer does not protect consumers against the possibility of electrocution should the product fall into a water-filled sink or bathtub while the switch is in the "off" position. CPSC estimates that 17 people -- 10 of whom are children under 10 years of age -- are electrocuted each year in similar accidents involving hand-held hair dryers. The agency said the recall is part of its continuing effort to reduce risk of electrocution and injury with electrical products around the home. Arrow Trading Company said "Elegance" model E1203 hair dryers were sold nationwide through a variety of retailers. Consumers should return the hair dryer to the place of purchase for a full refund. CPSC Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith said, "CPSC investigations have shown that children… |
| Product | Pierre Cardin Elegance hand-held hair dryers, Hair Dryers |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Trading |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1990: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1990
- 78
- Recalls of 1990 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 1990 in the category Hair Dryers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Arrow Trading
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 90052. https://recallregister.com/product/4909-electrocution-hazard-prompts-recall-of-12-000-hair-dryers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 90052 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 90052 has no incident or injury text.