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Wahl Recalls Total Care Aerosol Cleaner Due to Burn Hazard
Recalled December 16, 2013 · CPSC recall 14059 · Wahl
Hazard
Vapors from the propellant in the Total Care product can ignite upon contact with hair clippers, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 720,000
Incidents / injuries
Wahl has received three reports of incidents of the product igniting, including one report of minor burns.
Description
This recall involves Wahl Total Care products used to clean and lubricate hair clippers, trimmers and shavers. The product was sold in six ounce aerosol cans. The white label on the can reads "Wahl Total Care" and "Clipper, Trimmer, Shaver." Model number 03772 is printed on the back of the can.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the Total Care product and contact Wahl for a replacement.
Contact
Wahl at (800) 767-9245 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.wahl.com and click on Recall for more information
Product
Total Care, Aerosol Cleaner, Lubricant & Coolant
Distributed by
Wahl Clipper Corp., of Sterling, Ill.
Retailers
Meijer, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2009 to October 2013 for about $5.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →