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10 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 17, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 10reports to CPSC
  • Aug 17, 2026the latest report was made
  • Mar 5, 2012the earliest
  • 3with the company’s comments
Brand
CHI
Maker
FAROUK SYSTEMS INCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Hair dryersCPSC’s product type: Hair Dryers (code 1602), in Personal Care: Grooming

By month

1 report from September 2025 to August 2026; the most in August 2026, 1. 9 earlier reports, since March 2012, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
August 20261
March 20191
January 20171
July 20161
July 20151
January 20151
March 20141
February 20131
June 20121
March 20121

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • No one hurt 8 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Aug 17, 2026, sent to the company Aug 20, 2026, published by CPSC Sep 4, 2026

    The product, in the report: CHI round 3-in-1 blowout brush, model CA2385, coral color. It was purchased in Feb 2025 at Ulta Beauty in Bozeman, MT.

    I was drying my hair with the CHI 3-in-1 round blowout brush dryer. It shorted out at the cord and caught fire, burning my finger. I am lucky it didn’t catch anything else on fire.

    Model
    CA2385
    Bought from
    Ulta Beauty
    Bought
    Feb 16, 2025
    Where
    Bozeman, Montana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand CHI, made or sold by FAROUK SYSTEMS INC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  2. No one hurt

    Made Mar 22, 2019, sent to the company Apr 1, 2019, published by CPSC Apr 15, 2019

    The product, in the report: An older, pink CHI brand blow dryer. It says i.CHI PRO LOW EMF on the side. Model GF1077

    I was drying my 8-year old’s hair with a CHI brand blow dryer when sparks started shooting out the end (toward her!). It’s an older blow dryer but I would expect an old appliance to die, not to start shooting sparks!! From a visual inspection, the appliance seems to be in perfect condition.

    Model
    i.CHI PRO LOW EMF Model GF1077
    Bought from
    Unsure
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2010, about then
    Where
    Minneapolis, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 8, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand CHI, made or sold by FAROUK SYSTEMS INC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Jan 9, 2017, sent to the company Jan 18, 2017, published by CPSC Feb 2, 2017

    The product, in the report: Chi Pro Low EMF Hair Dryer Model GF1505

    Was drying my hair with the hair dryer and it started sparking very badly. Not sure if there was a fire or not. I threw the dryer into my [hot tub], which was nearby.

    Model
    GF1505
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Where
    Louisville, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 58, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand CHI, made or sold by FAROUK SYSTEMS INC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Jul 31, 2016, sent to the company Aug 8, 2016, published by CPSC Aug 29, 2016

    The product, in the report: CHI Pro Hair Dryer 1500W

    Sparks flew out of my CHI Pro Hair Dryer 1500W

    Model
    CHI Pro Hair Dryer 1500W
    Bought from
    Marshalls, Connecticut
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Chi, made or sold by FAROUK SYSTEMS INC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Jul 31, 2015, sent to the company Aug 10, 2015, published by CPSC Aug 24, 2015

    The product, in the report: CHI Professional Hair Dryer with Diffuser, Fuchsia Couture 841385

    I received a CHI hair dryer for Christmas, purchased from Sam’s Club. When I use it, my hair is almost dry and it takes me less than 5 minutes to use a round brush and finish styling my hair by drying it with the dryer. For storage, the dryer has been hung on my wall by the loop the manufacturer provides that is permanently attached to the dryer. The cord is not wrapped or anything. Today I was drying my hair and had been using the dryer probably 3 minutes when I noticed an orange spark fly out of the dryer. I held it away from my hair, in front of my view, and tried to turn it off. I accidentally turned it to low instead of off (the switch position is low to one side, high to the other, off in the center). Another spark flew out before I could get the dryer turned off and unplugged. I was very startled. I believe this could easily have set my hair on fire and have never had a hair dryer do this before. Since the dryer was only 8 months old and in perfect condition, I believe this is a serious safety issue and a recall should probably be issued. I will be returning the item to Sam’s Club as soon as possible.

    Model
    Chi Pro Low EMF Professional Hair Dryer Model GF6852
    UPC
    I don’t have it
    Serial number
    None
    Bought from
    Sam’s Club
    Bought
    Nov 26, 2014
    Where
    Las Vegas, Nevada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand CHI, made or sold by FAROUK SYSTEMS INC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Jan 23, 2015, sent to the company Feb 2, 2015, published by CPSC Feb 17, 2015

    The product, in the report: CHI Infratech Trim Line Hair Dryer RED IT0007

    I purchased a CHI Infratech Trim Line Hair Dryer RED IT0007 for my wife about a year ago. In Oct-14 it caught on fire while she was using it. I examined the cord and found that it had burned in half near the handle. The cord had never been wrapped around the dryer as many people do. I called customer service and mailed it back for them to diagnose. They called me a month later and told me that it was due to negligent usage and would not be covered. I told them that I wanted it back in order to send it to the CPSC, they told me it would be $15 and that I should just purchase a new dryer from them at a discount. I informed them again that the dryer was not important but I was concerned about the safety of others catching fire or possibly dying from this product. They told me that their legal team would call me to arrange the dryer be shipped back, but the following day they called and told me that it was now going to cost me $35 or more to get the item back.

    I truly feel that they have a dangerous and faulty product that will injure or kill someone if it is not addressed. From other reviews that I have read online, the dryers catching fire is a common occurrence. Please advise me on how I should proceed with this company. My RMA # is [REDACTED]

    Model
    IT0007
    UPC
    UNK
    Serial number
    UNK
    Bought from
    Grafenwoehr Germany Post Exchange
    Bought
    Nov 14, 2013
    Where
    Mililani, Hawaii: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 36, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Chi, made or sold by FAROUK SYSTEMS INC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. No one hurt

    Made Mar 9, 2014, sent to the company Mar 18, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 1, 2014

    The product, in the report: Farouk Chi Rocket Low EMF Hairdryer

    I have been using this hair dryer for around 2 years. It is a Farouk Chi Rocket Low EMF. As I was using it, the electrical cord broke at the strain relief fitting on the handle and produced a spray of sparks, almost electrocuting me. The attached GFCI apparently did not trip.

    Model
    GF2100 Chi Rocket Low EMF
    Where
    Bayside, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 58, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Chi, made or sold by FAROUK SYSTEMS INC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made Feb 3, 2013, sent to the company Feb 11, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 5, 2013

    The product, in the report: CHI Velocity Hot Shot Ceramic Hair dryer (black & red). Taken from website Online “Product Description”: Produces far infrared heat with negative ions to reduce drying time 2 speed settings & 2 heat settings AC motor for more power Available in Red/Black and Black/Red 120 Volts AC, 60 Hz, 1800 Watts http://www.farouk.com/CHI/Discontinued-Products/VELOCITY-by-CHI-Hot-Shot-Tourmaline-Ceramic-Hair-Dryer.aspx

    Within the last three months, my husband had contacted the manufacturer of the CHI Velocity Hot Shot Ceramic Hairdryer to tell them that the Hi/Low pressure had stopped working on the hair dryer. They were not interested in fixing or replacing the hair dryer at that time as we were just outside the warranty period. However, this did not render the hair dryer unusable. Unfortunately on Friday, my son was using the hair dryer and sparks, as well as black smoke started coming out when he screamed down to us as he was unsure of what to do. We told him to unplug the hair dryer and ran up. You can see the black burn marks on the middle red button which is the hi/low pressure button. I will be happy to send the hair dryer to you for your evaluation. This product is defective and a potential fire hazard.

    Model
    Velocity Hot Shot Ceramic Hair dryer
    UPC
    Not Labeled
    Serial number
    Not Labeled
    Bought from
    Marshall’s, Rhode Island
    Bought
    Jan 3, 2012, about then
    Where
    Lincoln, Rhode Island: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 13, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand CHI, made or sold by FAROUK SYSTEMS INC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. No one hurt

    Made Jun 3, 2012, sent to the company Jun 11, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 2, 2012

    The product, in the report: Chi Turbo Low EMF Professional hair dryer

    Was using hairdryer when the end began to glow red, it started popping and sparks began shooting out the end of it at my head.

    Model
    Turbo Low EMF Professional hair dryer - GF1541
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 31, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Chi, made or sold by FAROUK SYSTEMS INC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  10. First aid

    Made Mar 5, 2012, sent to the company Mar 12, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 26, 2012

    The product, in the report: Chi Turbo Hair Dryer by Farouk Systems

    Chi turbo hair dryer shooting out sparks. This dryer has been replaced 2 times for the same condition. I’ve come to believe that there is a defect of materials in the heat element or connection to circuit board that is causing the element to overheat, glow, and spark.

    Model
    Turbo Low EMF
    Serial number
    07345601
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 35, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Chi, made or sold by FAROUK SYSTEMS INC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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