Conair Hair Dryer Recall: Babyliss Pro Series Plastic Shells Can Explode

About 291,000 Conair BabylissPro hair dryers are being recalled after reports reveal that the fan inside can break apart and cause the dryers to explode. 

The Conair BabylissPro hair dryer recall was announced on May 7 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall came after Conair received 16 reports of the fan breaking and hitting the shell of the hair dryers, causing them to shatter.

At least one person has required medical attention due to hand lacerations, and seven other users have reported suffering minor cuts. There have also been reports of the dryers sparking and smoking.

The Conair hair dryer recall affects about 291,000 Babyliss Pro 052 Series Professional Compact Hair Dryers. Models affected by the recall include:

• The Babyliss Pro Mighty Mini; model numbers BABMMB052T, BABMMP052T and BABMMW052T; sold in blue pink and white.
• The Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium (TM); model numbers BABNT052 and BABNT052T; sold in blue.
• The Babyliss Pro Porcelain Ceramic; model numbers BABP052BK, BABP052CB and BABP052PK; sold in pink, blue and black.
• The Babyliss Pro TT Tourmaline; model numbers BABTM052, BABTM052R and BABTM052T; sold in grey and red.
• The Babyliss Pro TT Tourmaline Titanium; model numbers BABTT052 and BABTT052T; sold in red.

All of the recalled hair dryers will have the model name on the dryer’s plastic shell, and will have “1000W” and the model number on the dryer handle. The dryers were sold at professional salons and through various online retailer from January 2006 through April 2010 for between $20 and $30.

The CPSC recommends that consumers immediately stop using the dryers and contact Conair for a free replacement at www.babylissus.com/recall052.