Recall: Velvet Baby Garments & Oster Hair Dryers Recall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kim Dulic
April 7, 1999 (301) 504-7058
Release # 99-089

CPSC & Firms Announce Recall of Velvet Baby Garments & Oster Hair Dryers

This press release consists of two recalls. Please choose the appropriate recall below.

  • Navy Velvet Baby Garments - Spiegel Catalog Inc., of Downers Grove, Ill., is recalling about 4,200 baby garments made with navy-colored, stretch knit velvet material. The metal snaps can come off of these baby clothing items, posing a choking hazard to young children.

  • Oster Hair Dryers - Sunbeam Products Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla., is recalling about 8,000 Oster HD120-model hand-held electric hair dryers. These hair dryers do not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) or similar device to reduce the risk of electrical shock or electrocution if the hair dryer comes in contact with water.