Hair Dryer Recalled by Sprint International
CPSC recall 96119. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Electrocution/Electric Shock
CPSC recall 96119 has the recall date 7 May 1996. The notice names the firm Sprint International. 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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| Units | The CPSC record gives no number |
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| Description | Hair Dryer Recalled by Sprint International NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Media Relations May 7, 1996 (301) 504-7908 Release # 96-119 CPSC and Sprint International Announce Hair Dryer Recall WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sprint International of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling approximately 1,160 hair dryers. Since these dryers do not have a full immersion protection plug, they present a risk of electrocution if dropped in water while the dryer is in the "on" position. The hair dryers also present a fire hazard due to inadequate wiring. Before the use of immersion protection devices, there were an average of 18 electrocutions involving hand-held hair dryers each year. Since the introduction of immersion protection devices for hand-held hair dryers the number decreased to two electrocution deaths in 1992. The current voluntary industry standard, which has been in effect since January 1, 1991, requires hand-held hair dryers to provide full immersion protection when either in the "on" or "off" position. The… |
| Product | Sprint Compact Pro hair dryers, Hair Dryers |
| Manufacturer | Sprint International |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1996: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1996
- 138
- Recalls of 1996 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 1996 in the category Hair Dryers
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Sprint International
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 6 May 1996 | Extension Cord Recalled by Sprint International |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 96119The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 96119. https://recallregister.com/product/5798-hair-dryer-recalled-by-sprint-international/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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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 96119 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 96119 has no incident or injury text.
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China
- How many CPSC recalls name Sprint International?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name Sprint International. This recall is 1 of them.