Recall: Hairdryers and Toddler Jeans Recall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kim Dulic
June 30, 1999 (301) 504-7058
Release # 99-133

CPSC, Firms Announce Recalls of Hairdryers and Toddler Jeans

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

  • Hair Dryers - Pacific LA, of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling more than 5,100 portable hairdryers. The hairdryers present shock and electrocution hazards because they are not equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water.

  • Toddler Boys Denim Jeans - Gymboree Corp., of Burlingame, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 toddler boys 5-pocket denim jeans. The waist snap on the jeans can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.