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106 reports to CPSC, the latest made Sep 9, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 28, 2026.

  • 106reports to CPSC
  • Sep 9, 2026the latest report was made
  • May 14, 2011the earliest
  • 0with the company’s comments
Brand
Conair
Maker
CONAIR CORPORATIONMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Hair dryersCPSC’s product type: Hair Dryers (code 1602), in Personal Care: Grooming
Other ways the reports write the brand (16)

“Conair 1875”, “CON AIR”, “Con Air”, “Con air hair dryer”, “Conair 1600.”, “Conair 1875 Watt Travel Hair Dryer”, “Conair 1875 blow dryer”, “Conair Infiniti Pro”, “Conair InfinitiPro”, “Conair Infinity (?--a bit worn)”, “Conair Infinity Pro”, “Conair Ion Shine”, “Conair Ionic Cord Keeper”, “Conair LLC Glendale, AZ 85307”, “Conair Mid Size Stler” and “Conair ionic retractable cord 1875”

By month

7 reports from October 2025 to September 2026; the most in September 2026, 1. 99 earlier reports, since May 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
September 20261
August 20261
June 20261
May 20261
April 20261
January 20261
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231
August 20232
July 20233
February 20232
January 20232
December 20221
June 20221
February 20221
September 20212
June 20211
December 20202
October 20191
August 20192
May 20192
April 20191
December 20181
September 20181
July 20181
May 20181
March 20181
February 20181
January 20181
October 20171
May 20171
March 20171
February 20171
January 20174
November 20161
October 20161
September 20161
June 20161
May 20161
March 20161
December 20151
November 20151
July 20151
April 20151
January 20152
December 20141
November 20141
September 20141
June 20141
May 20141
March 20142
February 20143
January 20142
November 20131
October 20131
May 20131
February 20131
January 20132
December 20121
November 20121
October 20121
September 20121
August 20121
July 20121
June 20121
March 20125
February 20121
December 20111
November 20112
October 20112
September 20111
August 20112
July 20111
June 20112
May 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 4 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • First aid 12 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 13 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
  • No one hurt 69 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • No incident, no one hurt 6 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 1 CPSC: Unspecified

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 28, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Sep 9, 2026, sent to the company Sep 14, 2026, published by CPSC Sep 28, 2026

    The product, in the report: Full Body & Shine Pro Hair Dryer by Conair- Power: 1875 Watts / 120 Volts Motor Type: Professional AC Motor Heat/Speed Settings: 3 heat settings and 2 speed settings Dimensions: 11.92 x 11.92 x 3.47 inches Weight: 1.46 lbs

    While using the Conair Infinity Pro Full Body & Shine (650) series, the device suddenly malfunctioned. I heard loud popping sounds followed by visible sparks, and noticed a severe chemical burnt plastic smell. I immediately unplugged the unit and left the room to prevent further damage or injury.

    Model
    653 I think, slightly illegible
    Where
    Naples, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. First aid

    Made Aug 3, 2026, sent to the company Aug 6, 2026, published by CPSC Aug 20, 2026

    The product, in the report: Conair 1875

    My daughter was blow drying her hair when flames started shooting out of the hairdryer. It started making a popping sound and started ejecting what looked like shattered glass at her.

    Model
    1875
    Bought from
    Dollar general
    Bought
    Apr 1, 2026, about then
    Where
    Jane Lew, West Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 23, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  3. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jun 15, 2026, sent to the company Jun 18, 2026, published by CPSC Jul 7, 2026

    The product, in the report: Conair Infinity Pro Hair Dryer

    I was using a conair Infinity pro blow dryer (color orange). I turned the switch on and immediately saw a yellow arc flash from where the cord meets the dryer. I had immediate searing pain. I saw a large circle of black soot on my arm and immediately rinsed it off. Underneath was a burn. The dryer had red glowing wires. From what I have read that is a failure of the strain relief and safety shut-offs dryers are required to have.

    Model
    Conair Infinity Pro
    UPC
    0 74108 22208 4
    Bought from
    Probably [REDACTED] but not totally sure
    Where
    Friendswood, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 68, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  4. No one hurt

    Made May 28, 2026, sent to the company Jun 2, 2026, published by CPSC Jun 16, 2026

    The product, in the report: Conair Double Ceramic Hair Dryer 1875W with Ionic Conditioning, model 565DCR, white

    While using a Conair Double Ceramic 1875W Hair Dryer (purchased Dec 2023), plastic parts inside the dryer broke and the fan ejected the small sharp pieces toward my head. I, fortunately, did not experience an injury.

    Model
    Model 565DCR
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Dec 25, 2023, about then
    Where
    Scottsdale, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 73, Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Apr 19, 2026, sent to the company Apr 22, 2026, published by CPSC May 6, 2026

    The product, in the report: Conair 1875 white compact electric hand held hair dryer. Type Y283SR UL STD 859

    I was using a Conair 1875 hair dryer to dry my hair. While using the dryer the fan on the end of dryer sucked my hair into the dryer and hair got stuck. I had to break off at least 3 inches of my hair in order to get it out. After which the dryer ran very slowly and would only blow out a small amount of air and had a burning smell. Note: I have read other reviews that have stated the same complaint. *There was damage/injury to my hair!

    Model
    303WMR
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Nov 1, 2025, about then
    Where
    San Antonio, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 68, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Jan 31, 2026, sent to the company Feb 4, 2026, published by CPSC Feb 19, 2026

    The product, in the report: Model Name: “Compact Hair Dryer”. Model # 124N, Corded hair dryer, Global Trade ID 00074108182852, Manufacturer - Conair, UPC 074108182852, blue hair dryer with foldable handle 125/250 volt, AC, 60 Hz, 1600 WUL Listed 325D Type Y38JE E47949. The product description says there is a “cool” blast

    About 5 seconds after using the hair dryer to start drying my hair, there was a loud noise, it blew up inside the dryer, and sparks came out. I immediately turned it off and unplugged it. It had a burned smell. When I shook it I could hear loose parts inside. The outer casing had no visual damage.

    Model
    Compact Hair Dryer”. Model # 124N
    UPC
    UPC 07410818285
    Serial number
    CE22 280524E03
    Bought from
    AMAZON
    Bought
    Nov 12, 2024
    Where
    CLEARWATER, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 70, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair LLC Glendale, AZ 85307, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Oct 28, 2025, sent to the company Nov 6, 2025, published by CPSC Nov 26, 2025

    The product, in the report: INFINITI PRO CONAIR Salon Dryer, Salon Performance AC Motor Hair Dryer, 1875 Watt, Orange

    I was routinely using my hair dryer and out of nowhere, the device started smoking and shooting sparks out of the rear of the device.

    Model
    259RNY
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Oct 12, 2024
    Where
    Frederick, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 39, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made Sep 14, 2025, sent to the company Sep 17, 2025, published by CPSC Oct 1, 2025

    The product, in the report: Conair 1875 Styler (brush attachment was in use at time of incident)

    I use a Conair 1875 Styler to blow dry my hair every morning. Ive owned this unit for approximately four years. I have short hair which requires less than a minute of drying time every day. This morning after about 15 seconds of use, the unit stopped working. About 4 seconds later, it began running again, so I continued using it for a few more seconds when it shut off again on its own. As I held it away from my head, the unit made a loud popping sound. Simultaneously, it sent out a burst of orange flames, sparks, and smoke. I immediately threw the unit in my sink and unplugged it from the wall. Oddly, it never tripped my GFI outlet, and the outlet is working fine. This Conair Styler has never been dropped or abused. Im the sole user. Every day, I pull it from the drawer where I store it, use it briefly, then set it back in the drawer. The outlet its plugged into is 7 years old and was installed when my home was built in 2018. The Conair Styler shows no signs of having an explosive incident. It still looks brand new. If I had been holding the u it closer to my head when it shot out flames, I undoubtedly would have been seriously burned.

    Model
    1875 Styler Model SD4S
    UPC
    None shown
    Serial number
    None shown on unit
    Where
    Barrington, Rhode Island: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 70, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Jul 26, 2025, sent to the company Jul 30, 2025, published by CPSC Aug 13, 2025

    The product, in the report: The product is a pink conair brand hair dryer that is the model Double Ceramic 1875W. It is about 1 foot tall and 1 foot long.

    My conair hair dryer melted in the outlet in my bathroom, potentially starting a fire in my home. No injuries occurred luckily. I was using the hair dryer at the time.

    Model
    565DCT
    Serial number
    5000382
    Bought from
    Ulta Beauty
    Bought
    May 26, 2025
    Where
    Rocky River, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 23, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  10. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Aug 2, 2024, sent to the company Aug 7, 2024, published by CPSC Aug 21, 2024

    The product, in the report: wife was using hair dryer to dry her hair (unit was purchase on 7/22/2024) when she felt something she thought hit her. It was believed to had been a electric shock. the unit is a Conair Model 247TPW SER#1623R-2 Black in color. She was using unit in bathroom, plugged into a GFI circuit which was part of our home when we bought it.

    Using a Conair Hair Dryer and the unit sent what is believed to be an electric shot to my wife when using

    Model
    247TPW
    UPC
    074108307026
    Serial number
    1623R-2
    Bought from
    walmart
    Bought
    Jul 22, 2024
    Where
    Selma, United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 68, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  11. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jun 12, 2024, sent to the company Jun 17, 2024, published by CPSC Jul 2, 2024

    The product, in the report: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Conair-1875-Watt-Mid-Size-Dryer-balanced-and-lightweight-for-Powerful-Drying-and-Styling-303WMR/46368131 Conair hair dryer model 303NPN, also model 303WMR

    Conair 1875 watt hair dryer, model 303WMR. This hair dryer is very dangerous and should be taken off the market immediately. The back of the blow dryer does not have a protective cover to keep blowing hair out and it sucks hair into the dryer during use. The dryer will continue to suck the hair inside until the dryer power is shut off. Even with the dryer shut off, hair cannot be removed except by cutting off the hair. The manufacturer is aware of this issue but has not recalled the item. See Walmart.com for multiple customer reviews of this same issue.

    Model
    303NPN
    Bought from
    Walmart, Mississippi
    Bought
    May 17, 2024
    Where
    Ocean Springs, Mississippi: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 67, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  12. No one hurt

    Made Feb 9, 2024, sent to the company Feb 15, 2024, published by CPSC Mar 1, 2024

    The product, in the report: Conair Infinity Pro 1875 hair dryer

    I was drying my hair with the Conair Infiniti Pro 1875 hair dryer (purple color) and sparks emitted from the hair dryer and almost burnt my hair. The smoke alarm went off in my house.

    Model
    Conair Infinity Pro 1875. Cannot read model number
    UPC
    Conair Infinity
    Serial number
    Cannot read number. Prong # looks like 1114s
    Bought from
    Costco
    Bought
    Jan 2, 2020, about then
    Where
    Las Vegas, Nevada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 70, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  13. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Oct 23, 2023, sent to the company Oct 25, 2023, published by CPSC Nov 8, 2023

    The product, in the report: Conair Cord-Keeper 1875W, teal blue-green in color, with retractable cord

    Conair Cord-Keeper 1875W hair dryer sparked, melted through cord, left scorch mark on wall

    Model
    Cord-Keeper 1875
    Where
    Union City, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 39, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  14. No one hurt

    Made Aug 23, 2023, sent to the company Aug 25, 2023, published by CPSC Sep 11, 2023

    The product, in the report: This was the Conair 1875 Cord Keeper hair dryer - color pink. It is a medium sized hair dryer and has a solid handle (it’s not the kind with the foldable handle.)

    I was blow drying my hair with the Conair 1875 Cord Keeper hair dryer, when suddenly there was a buzzing sound, followed by sparks and then a fire at the junction where the thick part of the cord meets the thin part of the cord. The flame lasted for 5 - 10 seconds before going out on its own. It scorched my bathroom sink and wall, but thankfully no one was hurt.

    Model
    1875 Cord Keeper
    Serial number
    209TPN
    Bought from
    Walmart - Toledo Glendale store, Ohio
    Where
    TOLEDO, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 38, Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  15. First aid

    Made Aug 4, 2023, sent to the company Aug 7, 2023, published by CPSC Aug 21, 2023

    The product, in the report: Orange Conair blow dryer- intertek Serial number 3151844 Type Y255SE- model 259SD POSSIBLE F USED OR DROPPED, INITUB, UMPLOG AFTER USING. CONFORMS TO UL STO 859 © COHAR CORPORATION • GLENDALE, AZ 65307 Intertek MODEL 259XD • 125VAC 60Hz 1875W 3751844 MADE IN CHINA

    My Conair blow dryer shot out large flames causing my hair to be burned. It also caused my rug to burn.

    Model
    259SD
    Serial number
    3151844
    Bought from
    CVS
    Bought
    Jun 17, 2017, about then
    Where
    Warren, Michigan: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  16. No one hurt

    Made Jul 27, 2023, sent to the company Jul 31, 2023, published by CPSC Aug 14, 2023

    The product, in the report: Conair Hairdryer model 495 Green

    Conair hairdryer model 395. Significant amount of green paint has chipped off almost immediately after I began using it. Most of this is around the handle. I found paint chips in my eye, after drying my hair.

    Model
    495
    UPC
    ?
    Serial number
    3722SR2
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Jul 1, 2023, about then
    Where
    Nashville, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 59, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  17. No one hurt

    Made Jul 21, 2023, sent to the company Jul 25, 2023, published by CPSC Aug 8, 2023

    The product, in the report: The product is a Conair handheld hair dryer Infinitipro (black) model 359N with an Intertek mark numbered 2003464 and Type D255SR.

    My wife started to blow dry her hair this morning and the hair dryer started on fire. She immediately turned it off and unplugged it but not before filling the bathroom with smoke. The flame was almost completely held within the barrel of the hairdryer and subsided when the product was turned off/unplugged. The hairdryer was used no differently than she had been using it over the past several years.

    Model
    359N
    Where
    GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 45, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair InfinitiPro, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  18. No one hurt

    Made Jul 10, 2023, sent to the company Sep 12, 2023, published by CPSC Sep 26, 2023

    The product, in the report: handheld hair dryer

    The consumer’s wife used the hair dryer for approximately 15 minutes and stopped. She was turning it off when flames shot out from it. She threw it down and immediately unplugged it from the wall outlet.

    There was no home property damage to the home. However, there is black soot all around the power switches and hair dryer’s seam where the controls are.

    She has never had any problems with it in the past.

    Model
    423DCX
    Serial number
    0220
    Bought
    Mar 21, 2020
    Where
    Unspecified: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Age 65, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  19. First aid

    Made Feb 24, 2023, sent to the company Mar 1, 2023, published by CPSC Mar 15, 2023

    The product, in the report: Conair infinitPro 1875 watt salon performance ac motor hair dryer, purple in color

    My son was blow drying his hair for about 2 minutes when the hair dryer blew with sparks and metal flying. He was burned on the hair, arms and legs by pieces of metal.

    Model
    281BD
    UPC
    30489
    Bought from
    COSTCO
    Bought
    Jan 10, 2020, about then
    Where
    Heber City, Utah: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 15, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  20. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Feb 9, 2023, sent to the company Feb 22, 2023, published by CPSC Mar 8, 2023

    The product, in the report: Conair Double Ceramic Dryer 1875 Watts Model 565DCT

    I purchased the Conair model 565DCT double ceramic dryer from ULTA beauty on 10/9/22. Today (2/9/23) while using it the dryer started making a horrible rattling noise. It then had some type of explosion inside and started smoking. The dryer shorted. If turned on the fan no longer is running but the heat is. There is now something rattling inside it that is loose like a screw post explosion. The product has always seemed to run at a high temperature even on low settings since purchase. Product has only gotten minimal use once weekly since purchase 4 months ago.

    Model
    Model 565DCT
    UPC
    074108446305
    Serial number
    5000382
    Bought from
    ULTA Beauty
    Bought
    Oct 9, 2022
    Where
    KISSIMMEE, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 34, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  21. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jan 31, 2023, sent to the company Feb 3, 2023, published by CPSC Feb 17, 2023

    The product, in the report: Conair 1875 hair dryer

    On Saturday, January 28, 2023 at approximately 10:30 a.m., I unplugged my Conair 1875 hairdryer from the outlet and next thing I remember - I was flat on my back and had blacked out for a few seconds......I didn’t know what happened. I thought maybe when I bent over to unplug it - I thought maybe I got light-headed and passed out. I have never passed out before in my life (I am 57 years old). Later in the evening - I was getting ready to go out and again I plugged in my hair dryer (I use it to heat up my eyelash curler) and this time when I went to unplug it - I squatted down so that I didn’t lean over and pull the plug out. Next thing I know - i was on my back again and I had blacked out for a few seconds. My 85-year old mother and my sister both heard me fall on the floor....at that time - I still didn’t know what happened. Then I realized that I had blacked out and fallen both times that day at the exact same time that I was unplugging that hairdryer. I had an electrician come out on January 30th and he said there wasn’t anything wrong with the actual outlet and it had to be the hairdryer plug that was the problem. I have a black eye from the fall (I don’t know if the black eye is from me pulling the plug out and possibly hitting myself in the eye when I got electrocuted or I don’t know if the electrical current went in through my eye. All I know is that it was a scary situation and I am worried about my heart. I already have a rapid heart beat (supraventricular tachycardia) and I am lucky that I didn’t actually die from being shocked twice in one day.

    Model
    1875
    Bought from
    possibly CVS
    Bought
    May 5, 2021, about then
    Where
    Union, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  22. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jan 19, 2023, sent to the company Mar 17, 2023, published by CPSC Apr 3, 2023

    The product, in the report: Hair Dyer Infiniti Pro Conair

    The consumer indicates that she was using her hair dryer for about eight minutes when it blew up. Apparently, the wires at the end of the handle shorted out and the plastic around it flew off to the consumer´s left wrist, causing a third-degree burn. The consumer visited her local urgent care where they bandaged the burn and prescribed medication. The consumer is now left with a permanent two-inch scar on her wrist.

    The consumer states that she uses the unit daily for fifteen minutes.

    The consumer plans on keeping her hair dryer for at least the next thirty days in case an investigation ensues.

    Model
    LA5S E256185
    Serial number
    0615SE (Plug-Prong #) model # (on barrell) 259Y
    Bought from
    Target, Utah
    Bought
    Jan 15, 2019, about then
    Where
    Bountiful, Utah: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 54, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  23. No one hurt

    Made Dec 6, 2022, sent to the company Dec 9, 2022, published by CPSC Jan 4, 2023

    The product, in the report: Conair Cork Keeper hair dryer - gray color.

    I was using my Conair Cord Keeper hair dryer and there were suddenly sparks where the cord meets the hair dryer. Then several pops and high sparks. I dropped the hair dryer on the countertop and turned off the switch. It was quite charred when I looked at it.

    Bought from
    Sally Beauty Supply
    Bought
    Jan 4, 2021
    Where
    MENASHA, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  24. No one hurt

    Made Jun 24, 2022, sent to the company Jun 29, 2022, published by CPSC Jul 14, 2022

    The product, in the report: Conair Cord-Keeper 1875. Blue hair dryer with a retractable power cord. Hair dryer model number: 209TGN. Power cord appears to be Luen Ming, model: LA5S

    My wife was using a Conair Cord-Keeper 1875 hair dryer as normal when the cord shorted out causing a burst of electrical fire just under the sheething leading up to the plug. We assumed it was a one-off random defective product and our local Target only carried that same model so we purchased a replacement. The new one is also exhibiting similar behavior that was happening before the fireball: GFCI outlets won’t allow the hair dryer to turn on (non-GFCI will still allow it), slight burning/melting smell when trying to turn the product on and use it. We have immediately stopped use of the new one and will no longer purchase Conair products.

    Model
    Cord-Keeper 1875
    UPC
    unknown
    Serial number
    unknown
    Bought from
    Target - Stevens Point
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2021, about then
    Where
    Stevens Point, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 33, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  25. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Feb 20, 2022, sent to the company Feb 23, 2022, published by CPSC Mar 9, 2022

    The product, in the report: Conair Cordkeeper Blow Dryer model 1875, color purple.

    Product: Conair Cordkeeper Blow Dryer Model 1875. Age: <1 year. While in use, the blowdryer paused, I looked at the cord to see if it came unplugged, jiggling the cord to see if it was loose from the plug receptacle. It was not at all loose. I retried the power button, sliding it down and back up. Suddenly sparks and flames came out from the cord, righr where the wrap begins, that holds the power cord and the plug together. I couldn’t believe my eyes, flames, 2 to 3 inches coming out of the base of the wrap. I quickly pulled the cord plug out from the wall electrical outlet (with my hand) and threw the whole device onto the tile floor where it wouldn’t ignite any surrounding item. The flames diminished and the smell of burning rubber consumed the room.

    Model
    1875
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Oct 24, 2020
    Where
    Stanwood, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 56, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  26. No one hurt

    Made Sep 29, 2021, sent to the company Oct 1, 2021, published by CPSC Oct 18, 2021

    The product, in the report: Conair Cord Keeper 1875 Hair Dryer

    My hair dryer caught fire just below the plug.

    Model
    Cord Keeper 1875 #209TGR
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Dec 1, 2020, about then
    Where
    Florence, South Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 74, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  27. No one hurt

    Made Sep 5, 2021, sent to the company Sep 8, 2021, published by CPSC Sep 22, 2021

    The product, in the report: Conair 1875 foldable blow dryer, navy blue, model # 157XR. Purchased at Bed, Bath, & Beyond on 2/19/2019.

    My Conair blow dryer sparked and flamed in my hand. I noticed a smell and turned it to look at the control buttons and fortunately the spark and flame were directed away from my hand. This is a Conair 1875, foldable dryer, model # 157XR. I am not injured.

    Model
    Conair 1875 Watt compact Dryer, Model #157XR
    UPC
    7410801367
    Bought from
    Bed, Bath, & Beyond
    Bought
    Feb 16, 2019
    Where
    Loveland, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 67, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  28. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Jun 24, 2021, sent to the company Jun 29, 2021, published by CPSC Jul 14, 2021

    The product, in the report: It is a compact Conair 1875 hair dryer, dark blue in color, with a removable lint filter. It has two speeds (High and Low). It is 8” tall and 6-1/2” wide. Model LUEN MING Model LA5S E256185 125V AC 60HZ 15A

    My complaint concerns my Conair 1875 hair dryer. I have owned this dryer and used it several times a week to dry my hair for approximately three years. For several weeks I had noticed that the temperature of the heat from the dryer had diminished, and I presumed it was starting to fail. This morning as I was drying my hair, I saw two large sparks of fire shoot out from the dryer and land on my cloth shower curtain and bathroom floor. I quickly extinguished them by stamping on them with my foot. These looked like the sparks of fire that shoot out from an outdoor campfire. Something similar happened to my previous Conair 1875 hair dryer (same style and model) which I also owned for about three years. I remember holding it in my hand one morning while it was turned on and watching sparks of fire shoot out where the hot air is emitted from the hair dryer. I immediately discarded it.

    Model
    LUEN MING Model LA5S E256185 125V AC 60HZ 15A
    UPC
    not available
    Serial number
    none
    Where
    WALNUT CREEK, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 67, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  29. No one hurt

    Made Dec 7, 2020, sent to the company Dec 30, 2020, published by CPSC Jan 14, 2021

    The product, in the report: Conair Infiniti Pro hair dryer (metallic orange)

    The prongs of the plug move into the housing

    Model
    Infinity Pro
    Bought from
    Marshall’s
    Bought
    Dec 6, 2020, about then
    Where
    Potomac, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  30. No one hurt

    Made Dec 3, 2020, sent to the company Dec 22, 2020, published by CPSC Jan 8, 2021

    The product, in the report: traditional blow dryer; purple; medium size and weight

    My wife and I were in our bathroom, doing our morning routines; she was using her blow dryer in the normal fashion to...dry her hair. All of a sudden, little pieces of coiled metal--bright orange and presumably very, very hot--came flying out of the open end of the device, some landing on the floor and a couple landing on my head. I was able to brush these off onto the floor and, fortunately, no injuries resulted.

    Model
    281M (also: TYPE Y270S)
    UPC
    none
    Serial number
    N/A
    Where
    PORTLAND, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 52, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair Infinity (?--a bit worn), made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  31. No one hurt

    Made Oct 14, 2019, sent to the company Nov 7, 2019, published by CPSC Nov 22, 2019

    The product, in the report: Conair 1875 Watt Compact Folding Handle Hair Dryer, Travel Hair Dryer on Amazon.

    Wiring frayed in folding handle then shorted out. Wiring is inadequate for load and physical stresses. Someone else posted a photo on [READCTED] of this same issue under reviews of “Conair 1875 Watt Compact Folding Handle Hair Dryer, Travel Hair Dryer”.

    Model
    124TLR / CNR124P
    UPC
    -
    Serial number
    -
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Mar 9, 2016
    Where
    New Rochelle, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 63, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  32. No one hurt

    Made Aug 27, 2019, sent to the company Sep 5, 2019, published by CPSC Sep 19, 2019

    The product, in the report: Conair 1875-Watt Style and Shine Hair Dryer. Manufactured in 2013. Bicolor, purple and black plastic body. Blue, oblong manual cool button on the front of the handle, beneath the neck of the body. Two, black, oblong slides are beneath it for heat and speed/power controls. The top of the electrical cord at the base of the handle has a protective sleeve to prevent it from bending. This cord sleeve has a front facing loop to hang up the blow dryer. The plug prongs are in a square, GFI unit with yellow and red test/reset buttons. The back of the blow dryer’s body and handle is black with raised, vertical lines. The handle curves backwards at the middle, speed control slide.

    Faulty power cord: I was blow drying my hair with a Conair 1875 Watt Style and Shine Hair Dryer on Aug 23, 2019 and began smelling an unrecognizable smell and then realized it was wires burning. I moved the dryer from above my head to chest level in front of me and the cord suddenly exploded toward me, sparking into a fire ball the size of the palm of my hand. I was startled and frightened of being electrocuted and instinctively threw the dryer away from me. The blow dryer landed on the floor, detached from the cord. The cord remained plugged into the wall. Once I realized the cord was plugged in, I unplugged it. My GFI receptacle and my electrical box circuit breaker were both tripped at some point. I was shaken but not injured. This easily could have caught my hair or clothes on fire. If the cord had touched my arm as I was bringing the hair dryer down in front of me I could have been severely burned or electrocuted. 12 photos are attached to this report.

    Model
    1875-Watt Style and Shine Hair Dryer/ Model number LA5S
    Serial number
    0313
    Bought from
    CVS Pharmacy
    Bought
    Aug 1, 2015, about then
    Where
    Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 54, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  33. No one hurt

    Made Aug 4, 2019, sent to the company Aug 14, 2019, published by CPSC Aug 28, 2019

    The product, in the report: It happened with 2 different products made by Conair...Model 259 Infiniti prostyle peformance hair dryer and Model 289 Cordkeeper.

    I was drying my hair with the Conair Infiniti Pro Salon Performance 1875 hair dryer (orange color) and it overheated and almost burnt my hair. A spark emitted from the hair dryer and almost burnt my hair.

    Ironically, I purchased another one... A Conair Cord keeper 1875 and the same thing happened. It overheated and sparked.

    Model
    289 and 259
    Bought from
    cvs
    Bought
    Nov 17, 2018, about then
    Where
    Madison, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 64, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  34. First aid

    Made May 21, 2019, sent to the company Jun 7, 2019, published by CPSC Jun 21, 2019

    The product, in the report: Hair Dryer 1875watt

    On May, 20, 2019 I was blow drying my hair, at home, in my bathroom with my Conair 1875 - model number: 265D. After approximately 1 minute of me using the hair dryer it started shooting sparks out at me from the end of the cord, closest to the hair dryer and the cord caught on fire. The size of the fire was about the size of a water-filled water balloon. I immediately unplugged my hair dryer from the outlet. The fire went out right after I unplugged the hair dryer. The sparks and the fire left my bathroom tile and my Forearm black. It caused a First and Second Degree burn on my Forearm.

    Model
    265D
    Bought from
    Walmart, California
    Bought
    Nov 15, 2017, about then
    Where
    Morgan Hill, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 48, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  35. Hurt, no treatment

    Made May 10, 2019, sent to the company May 24, 2019, published by CPSC Jun 10, 2019

    The product, in the report: hairdryer, burgundy

    While using the hairdryer to dry my hair, the cord exploded into sparks and a flame at the bottom of handle. It left a small burn on my arm.

    Model
    270UTR
    Serial number
    0115Y
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Jan 15, 2018, about then
    Where
    Mount Dora, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 53, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  36. No one hurt

    Made Apr 25, 2019, sent to the company Jun 25, 2019, published by CPSC Jul 10, 2019

    The product, in the report: hair dryer

    The submitter is reporting the unit for posing a fire hazard.

    While using the unit for a few minutes on high heat the unit began sparking. He immediately unplugged the unit. He did not notice smoke. He believes the unit shorted out. The unit does not have burn damages on the outside but he believes there may be internally.

    He contacted the firm and reported the incident. But he hasn’t heard back from them.

    He had a similar unit and he believes that unit also shorted out. He did not notice sparks but the unit stopped working after a few months. He also notified the firm when this occurred but he didn’t receive a response.

    The unit is used almost every day.

    Model
    YB075W
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Bought
    Dec 15, 2018, about then
    Where
    Corpus Christi, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 64, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  37. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Dec 14, 2018, sent to the company Feb 7, 2019, published by CPSC Mar 4, 2019

    The product, in the report: Infiniti Pro Conair blow (hair) dryer (gold/orange color)

    On Friday morning of December 7, 2018, I was getting ready for work and was drying my hair with my Conair Pro blow (hair) dryer. As, my hair was almost dry, I was lowering the dryer in my hand and the dryer exploded with a very loud pop and fire and sparks shooting out of the end of the barrel. I immediately dropped the dryer and fell in pain. The fire caused a hole in the robe I was wearing and when took off the robe I had second degree burn on my stomach area, specifically right below the bra. I went to the doctor and was told it was second degree burn and was treated and given a tetanus shot, and was told to come back 2 days later for more dressing of the burn.

    Bought from
    Target, Alabama
    Bought
    Jul 22, 2013, about then
    Where
    Tuscaloosa, Alabama: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  38. No one hurt

    Made Sep 5, 2018, sent to the company Oct 9, 2018, published by CPSC Oct 23, 2018

    The product, in the report: Con Air Infinity Pro Hair Dryer

    Caller was blow drying her hair for about two minutes when she noticed a small spark and flame coming from the handle of the product. Caller dropped the product immediately and threw a towel over the product that put the flame out. Caller believes this product is a fire hazard.

    Model
    259MGTY
    Bought from
    Ulta Cosmetics, Illinois
    Bought
    Feb 1, 2017, about then
    Where
    Lindenhurst, Illinois: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Con Air, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  39. No one hurt

    Made Jul 19, 2018, sent to the company Aug 7, 2018, published by CPSC Aug 21, 2018

    The product, in the report: White mid-sized hair dryer. Conair 1875

    While using the CONAIR 1875 white mid size hair dryer I noticed a burning smell. Looking at the unit while on and I could see a small flame inside the unit. Turned unit off. Turned unit back on. Same thing. I’ve owned the unit for less than 6 months and did not use it every day. Concerned that this is a fire hazard. Sent an email to the company too.

    Model
    Conair 1875
    Bought from
    Rite Aid
    Bought
    Feb 10, 2018
    Where
    Billerica, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  40. Hurt, no treatment

    Made May 7, 2018, sent to the company Jun 19, 2018, published by CPSC Jul 3, 2018

    The product, in the report: Conair 1875 Watt Cord Keeper Dryer. Model 209TG UPC code at bottom of box is 7410824397,( other code at bottom of box is V25476)

    This product injured my right hand on May 2, 2018 when I first tested out the product after I had purchased it on 4/29/2018. I pressed the button to retract the cord and the force of retraction is so strong that it whips up and the end (thick plug) will hit whatever is in it’s way. This could definitely hurt someone who isn’t paying attention to their surroundings and injure themselves or someone that happened to be near them (for example a child). This product injured me and I WAS PAYING ATTENTION, so this is why I am reporting this.

    The injury resulted in bruising and a tiny laceration on my right hand.

    Model
    Model number 209TG
    UPC
    7410824397
    Serial number
    V25476
    Bought from
    Target, Illinois
    Bought
    Apr 29, 2018
    Where
    Northbrook, United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 52, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  41. Hurt, care not known

    Made Mar 21, 2018, sent to the company Mar 29, 2018, published by CPSC Apr 12, 2018

    The product, in the report: Grey hand held hairdryer, Conair 1875

    On Tuesday March 14th, 2018 my wife turned on her hair dryer and it proceeded to shoot sparks and hot metal around her head and sink. The sparks and metal appears to have burnt some of her hair but not skin and burnt the porcelain sink and countertop. The unit continued to spark until she pulled the plug.

    Model
    Conain 127NP
    Serial number
    4515
    Bought from
    cvs
    Where
    Raleigh, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 65, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair 1875, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known
  42. No one hurt

    Made Feb 16, 2018, sent to the company Jul 13, 2018, published by CPSC Jul 27, 2018

    The product, in the report: Hair Dryer

    The consumer was drying her hair for approximately three minutes. When done, the consumer turned off the unit and placed it down on the bathroom counter. The consumer moved a few feet away and shortly thereafter heard what seemed to be the hair dryer on. The consumer went to check and noticed that the hair dryer was sparking and smoking. The consumer unplugged the unit and, upon inspection, noticed a burn mark around the ON/ OFF switch. The consumer plugged the unit back on and it immediately started sparking and smoking again; the consumer turned off and unplugged the hair dryer.

    02/12/2018 – The consumer contacted the Manufacturer and explained the situation. The representative she spoke to informed her they would get back with her however this has not been the case. The manufacture subsequently contacted the consumer and asked her to send them the product. She refused.

    The consumer states the unit was used two to three times per week. The consumer plans on keeping her hair dryer for the next thirty days in case an investigation ensues.

    Model
    Model Name: ConAir 1875; Model Number: 12NP
    Bought
    Oct 15, 2016, about then
    Where
    Elgin, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand ConAir, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  43. No one hurt

    Made Jan 30, 2018, sent to the company Mar 29, 2018, published by CPSC Apr 12, 2018

    The product, in the report: hand held hair dryer

    1/27/2018: The consumer plugged in the hair dryer and saw there was no power. He checked the controls and moved his wrist and the dryer came on. He used it and stopped when he was finished.

    Sometime later, he tried the hair dryer again and a shower of sparks flew from the place where there is a layer of plastic wrapped around the electric cord, near the area where the cord is connected to the handle of the hair dryer. The sparks shower was approx. 2-1/2’ to 3’ (feet) in length. The consumer immediately turned the dryer off and unplugged it from the wall outlet. He then ran water over the bottom part of the handle, where the sparks shot from the cord.

    NOTE: The area of the cord, where the sparks shot from, has several holes. One of the holes is a little larger than the others, since the incident. He has not opened the dryer or the cord, but wonders if the wires became exposed in that area.

    Above the handle, is the motor for the machine. Above the handle is a disk 2/1-2” in diameter, which is used to blow air and cool down the motor. However, this also blows dust inside the motor.

    The consumer was not injured and there was no property damage.

    This 2nd hair dryer may present a fire or burn hazard.

    Model
    Pro Style 1250 Watts Model Number 085D
    Bought from
    Town Dump, Massachusetts
    Bought
    Jan 15, 2008, about then
    Where
    Leverett, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  44. No one hurt

    Made Oct 9, 2017, sent to the company Feb 15, 2018, published by CPSC Mar 2, 2018

    The product, in the report: Conair Infiniti Pro Hair Dryer

    I turned on my hair dryer and it would not turn on. I tried several times and then it finally did turn on, however there were sparks, flames, and smoke visible from the inside of the hair dryer. I immediately unplugged the hair dryer.

    Model
    281MG
    UPC
    0 74108 32986 8
    Bought from
    Meijer, Michigan
    Bought
    Jan 2, 2017, about then
    Where
    Grand Rapids, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 37, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  45. First aid

    Made May 10, 2017, sent to the company May 18, 2017, published by CPSC Jun 2, 2017

    The product, in the report: Hairdryer: Conair Infinity Pro (pink color) Model #294np Purchased at Target

    I was using my hair dryer and it lost power and then started back up. When it stopped again, I was holding it in my hand and when the cord moved sparks flew out and I was shocked, with a burn injury on my left hand.

    Model
    294np
    Serial number
    0914SE
    Bought from
    Target, Minnesota
    Where
    Minneapolis, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 44, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  46. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Mar 27, 2017, sent to the company Apr 4, 2017, published by CPSC Apr 18, 2017

    The product, in the report: Conair Model# 259 Infiniti Pro Conair. Plug prong #0411SE

    On December 13, 2016, I was using my electric Conair Model# 259 Infiniti Pro Conair. Plug prong #0411SE with two screws in the handle to dry my hair and as I used it it unexpectedly electrically blew up in my hand, spitting black soot and sparks out toward myself and the mirror, onto my hand and shooting sparks and black soot onto my $49.98 Limited shirt that I cannot purchase any longer as they are out of business. I have pictures of the shirt and my hands immediately after this happened and can share them with you if needed.

    I proceeded to contact Conair and here is what has transpired with no return or attempt to send me new hair dryer or to resolve the issue. This is the same issue that is reported on their one screw model and I am being ignored. I asked for reimbursement of shirt and a new hairdryer, they can even have the old one back to research and test if needed. Link to current recall issue but only for same hairdryer with one screw: https://www.conair.com/co/101d91/infiniti-pro-by-conair-hair-dryer/162

    I proceeded to contact Conair and here is what has transpired with no return or attempt to send me new hair dryer or to resolve the issue.

    Called 12/31/2016

    The day it happened. I called Conair, talked to [REDACTED] at 10:38 AM. Gave her all the information and she told me I would hear back from corporate in 2-3 days, she was very nice.

    I called Conair on 12/13/2016 and explained that I was drying my hair and the cord to the hair dryer blew up and melted, spitting sparks into my shirt and my hand. I was told that I would hear from someone from corporate in 2-3 days

    On 12/19/2016 I still haven’t heard anything. I have pictures etc. I tried to call today and I had to call 4 times and the first 3 x’s I was disconnected and the 4th time I was transferred to corporate and yet again wasn’t able to talk to anyone. I left a message and I’m not sure if it went through. I hope I’m not being ignored. Please call me asap. The hair dryer I have is Conair Model# 259 Infiniti Pro Conair. Plug prong #0411SE Please call me at [REDACTED]

    1/9/2017 Tried to call again to Conair because I still have not heard from them. Waited 3 hrs and no one connected to me.

    Called at 11:20 2/20/2017 talked to [REDACTED] He told me a claim was never filed for me. So he re filed my claim and said that I would hear back from someone in 2-3 days. So, we will see. I told him if not we will file with the Attorney General and the Consumer Safety Protection board He ask if my hair dryer had one or two screws in the back at the handle I told him two But, It’s doing the same thing the 2 did and was recalled. Fortunately, I did not hvee it on my hair yet!! Talked to [REDACTED] 3-9-2017 8:42 Said that they contacted Corporate to see why I haven’t been notified yet. As of the 13th I haven’t heard anything yet.

    Called 3/22/2017 Talked to [REDACTED], Told her I have been waiting since Dec 2016 to get an answer and if I don’t get somewhere today, I’m calling the Attorney General’s office, Consumer Protection etc. She asked if this is a threat? I said no it’s not a threat but want some action. Her mood changed instantly and was angry, abrupt and not courteous. Then she ask for my name and address and she is going to look into it. Put me on hold and call ended with no resolution to date.

    Model
    Conair Model# 259 Infiniti Pro Conair. Plug prong #0411SE
    Serial number
    #0411SE
    Bought from
    Sam’s Club, Texas
    Where
    San Marcos, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 56, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  47. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Feb 6, 2017, sent to the company Feb 21, 2017, published by CPSC Mar 7, 2017

    The product, in the report: Hair dryer con air had sparks fly out of it and burner my hair

    Con air hair dryer model 247wbw 1875 watt purchased at Walmart on 7-27-16 I was drying my hair and and suddenly sparks shot out of hair drying nozzle and burnt my hair.

    Model
    Con air 1875 watts model 247wbw
    UPC
    7410830702
    Serial number
    V23784
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Jul 27, 2016
    Where
    Batavia, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 53, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Con air hair dryer, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  48. No one hurt

    Made Jan 24, 2017, sent to the company Feb 1, 2017, published by CPSC Feb 15, 2017

    The product, in the report: hair dryer, Conair Ion Shine 1875

    Daughter was drying hair when she smelled something and saw smoke and sparks from the ground fault plug on the hair dryer wire. I heard her scream and ran to the room and saw the smoke and turned of the outlet ground fault for that room, different from the outlet she was plugged into, but protected by the outlet ground fault I tuned off.

    I TRIED TO ATTACH 4 PICTURES, IT DID NOT APPEAR TO WORK.

    Model
    121GWP
    UPC
    UNKNOWN
    Serial number
    none visible
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Dec 15, 2015, about then
    Where
    Mount Pleasant, South Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 22, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  49. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jan 24, 2017, sent to the company Feb 1, 2017, published by CPSC Feb 15, 2017

    The product, in the report: Orange Conair hair dryer Model Number 259. Note that this hair dyer is NOT the model currently under recall because it has TWO screws on the handle. Please see https://www.conair.com/co/101d91/infiniti-pro-by-conair-hair-dryer/162 for detail.

    While using my Conair hair dryer, the lights in my bathroom dimmed, I heard loud popping sounds, and sparks and pieces of hot metal sprayed from the hair dryer. I unplugged it and stopped using it. I was burned on the face and my hair was singed.

    Model
    259
    Where
    Houston, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 37, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  50. No one hurt

    Made Jan 4, 2017, sent to the company Jan 19, 2017, published by CPSC Feb 3, 2017

    The product, in the report: Hair Dryer

    Conair Hair Dryers GFCI plug’s are defective. In the last 6 months our family has purchased 4 Conair hair Dryers. The GFCI plugs break within a few weeks and this has occurred on several different Conair Hair dryer models. This has cause a near fire from the prongs breaking lose on the GFCI plug.

    Model
    Conair 1875 Model 530
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Bought from
    CVS Pharmacy, Michigan
    Bought
    Dec 21, 2016, about then
    Where
    Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 59, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  51. First aid

    Made Jan 2, 2017, sent to the company Jan 11, 2017, published by CPSC Jan 27, 2017

    The product, in the report: Orange Infinity Pro Conair hair dryer. Metallic and black screen at rear of dryer. 2 screws at back of handle. 1875 WATT

    While blow drying my hair, a loud noise, and sparks, flames came shooting out of the blow dryer and arc at the plug. Power in other areas of the house went out.

    Model
    259XDY
    Serial number
    3151844
    Bought from
    Sally’s Beauty Supply
    Bought
    Jul 15, 2015, about then
    Where
    Wethersfield, Connecticut: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 41, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  52. First aid

    Made Nov 28, 2016, sent to the company Dec 6, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 20, 2016

    The product, in the report: V10290 Conair hair dryer

    Conair hair dryer model V10290. On average the dryer was used 3-4 times a week for 2 years and last week began to smoke, emitted a burning smell and ignited causing burns which required at home first aid. After a brief web search found that the product was recalled; however, the product had been previously registered without notification. An attempt was made to contact Conair on 11/23/2016 with a 45 minute hold online to the Conair recall number at (877) 339-2534; with no answer. Again 11/28/2016 a call with a wait of over 2 hours and 38 minutes with no representative. Due to the burns and hair loss, the manufacturer must be made responsible. It is unacceptable that hours of wait time to obtain assistance with no product support.

    Model
    V10290
    Bought from
    Ulta
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2013, about then
    Where
    Waukesha, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 45, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  53. No one hurt

    Made Oct 24, 2016, sent to the company Nov 1, 2016, published by CPSC Nov 23, 2016

    The product, in the report: Hair dryer Model 169PR type y157sr SERIAL #: b47849 v17602 or 074108 05676

    I was drying my hair and sparks and flames came out from the cord where it attaches to the hair dryer. It was scary and left black marks on my tile. Obviously the hair dryer doesn’t work any longer. I had heard there are other reports of this happening to other conair hair dryers. I am wondering if I should return or stop using ’’times brand is it faulty. Luckily my hair didn’t catch fire and I was not hurt. Any suggestions are welcomed.

    Model
    169PR type y157sr
    Serial number
    b47849 v17602 or 074108 05676
    Where
    Arroyo Grande, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 61, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair ionic retractable cord 1875, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  54. No one hurt

    Made Sep 13, 2016, sent to the company Sep 21, 2016, published by CPSC Oct 5, 2016

    The product, in the report: Conair hair dryer. Model 259Y. “Infinity Pro Conair”

    This is the second time I am trying to send this message to you. The first time, your gateway server timed-out and lost all of my information.

    Re: Conair Hairdryer Model 259Y “Infinity jPro”

    I bought this hairdryer at CVS Pharmacy in [REDACTED] about six or seven months ago. It was on sale.

    I’ve had no problems with it until today. While using it, it made a couple of popping sounds and then immediately flames and sparks started shooting out of the bottom of the handle. I dropped it and pulled the plug out of the socket.

    I then went to the Conair website intending to report it and saw that many model numbers of the “Infinity Pro” had been recalled, but not my model number 259Y. The recall notice was very specific in saying that only models with one screw on the back of the handle were being recalled. My model 259Y has TWO screws on the back.

    I telephoned the Recall Center and spent 17 MINUTES ON HOLD. Honestly, for a department that is entrusted with dealing with safety issues, this is quite unacceptable.

    I hung up and proceeded to call the Conair Corporate Headquarters. I was transferred to a “Director’s” voicemail at extension #247. I believe that her VM message said that her name was [REDACTED] (phonetic representation). I left her a very long message with all of the above information and more along with my phone number which I repeated TWICE.

    I demanded a call back and also demanded that the website recall information be updated to include this model 259Y with TWO screws on the back of the handle.

    My feeling is that they will ignore me. I am VERY upset as this was a terribly scary incident that could have basically set me on fire. Conair needs a corporate standard that when consumers call that Recall Line, they get an answer within 1 minute. 17 minutes on hold is just absurd and suggests a reckless disregard for consumers who they have put a risk with their faulty products.

    Model
    Model #259Y Infinity Pro Conair
    UPC
    don’t know
    Serial number
    259Y
    Bought from
    CVS Pharmacy Manhattan, New York
    Bought
    Mar 1, 2016, about then
    Where
    New York, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 64, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  55. No one hurt

    Made Jun 16, 2016, sent to the company Jul 29, 2016, published by CPSC Aug 15, 2016

    The product, in the report: 1,875 watt styling hair dryer

    Prongs Number: 714S6

    The consumer indicates that he was using his hair dryer and noticed that if he tilted the unit down, it would shut off. He then noticed that the unit started sparking incessantly until the consumer shut off the unit. The consumer later unplugged it from the wall, and ceased its use immediately.

    The consumer contacted the manufacturer and explained the situation. The representative he spoke to informed him that they could not proceed if he would not provide them with an e-mail address.

    The consumer indicates that prior to the incident, he used the unit twice daily for approximately five minutes each time.

    The consumer plans on keeping the unit for at least the next thirty days in case an investigation ensues.

    Model
    Infinity Pro 259Y
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Bought from
    Walmart, Maryland
    Bought
    May 11, 2015
    Where
    Baltimore, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  56. No one hurt

    Made May 13, 2016, sent to the company Jun 9, 2016, published by CPSC Jun 23, 2016

    The product, in the report: Hair Dryer

    05/11/2016 - The consumer indicates that she was drying her daughter’s hair for approximately five minutes and then stopped using the unit for approximately thirty. The consumer then turned the unit back on to finish drying her daughter’s hair for about three minutes when it started sparking. The consumer immediately turned the unit off and made sure that her daughter was fine and not burnt. The consumer later turned on and off the unit repeatedly and noticed that a metal inside it was scorching red.

    05/12/2016 - The consumer contacted the manufacturer and explained the situation. The representative she spoke to informed her that they would send her a shipping label and a box for her to send the unit back to them in order for her to receive a replacement. The consumer informed the representative that she was not interested in a replacement hair dryer but rather wants them to investigate the problem. The representative said they would send her something of equal or greater value.

    The consumer indicates that she used her hair dryer twice every day since she purchased it for a total time of thirty minutes maximum. The consumer states that the unit is not damaged nor is its plug, and so the problem may be internally.

    The consumer plans on returning the unit back to the manufacturer.

    Model
    152NX
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Bought from
    Target, Minnesota
    Bought
    May 15, 2015
    Where
    Saint Louis Park, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  57. No one hurt

    Made Mar 2, 2016, sent to the company Mar 10, 2016, published by CPSC Mar 24, 2016

    The product, in the report: Conair Infinity Pro with model number 315844. I don’t see any serial number or manufacturer date on it.

    I was drying my hair with my Conair Infinity Pro blow dryer when it briefly went off and then on and then what looked like flames shot out of the back of it. I tossed it away from me and as I did twice more the flames came out of the back. I thought my clothes might be on fire so I checked and my there was no fire, but my sweater has a singed odor. It was a very frightening experience.

    Model
    3151844
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Dec 16, 2013
    Where
    Oxford, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 59, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  58. No one hurt

    Made Dec 8, 2015, sent to the company Dec 31, 2015, published by CPSC Jan 15, 2016

    The product, in the report: Hand-held hair dryer

    Female employee of our office was using the hand-held hair dryer when it began to produce sparks. There was no fire, however the employee feels it may present a fire and/or electric shock hazard. Upon examination, it appears the wiring is down to bare wires in one location on the electrical cord. This hair dryer is a “cord keeper” hair dryer whereby the cord retracts into the unit.

    Model
    289
    Serial number
    None
    Where
    Southbury, Connecticut: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  59. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Nov 18, 2015, sent to the company Nov 27, 2015, published by CPSC Dec 11, 2015

    The product, in the report: Conair Infinity Pro hair dryer. Model 259XD

    Today, November 18, 2015, I was drying my hair with a Conair Infiniti Pro hair dryer and it caught fire. Sparks and flames started coming out of the handle of the blow dryer. It caused 2nd degree burns to my right hand and almost caught my shirt on fire and almost caught my house on fire because I had to drop the hair dryer and the only place was on the bathroom floor which was covered with a rug. Even though it was plugged into a safety electrical outlet in the wall, the dryer kept running until it turned itself off and the flames went out. I had to seek medical attention for the burn to my right hand.

    This hair dryer is not old and was purchased within the last couple years. It showed no signs of wear and was in very good condition.

    Model
    Model 259XD
    Where
    McDonough, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 49, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair Infiniti Pro, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  60. No one hurt

    Made Jul 4, 2015, sent to the company Jul 13, 2015, published by CPSC Jul 27, 2015

    The product, in the report: Conair Cord-keeper 1875 UL listed 3250, type D161R E47949

    Hair dryer was plugged in and in-use. Dryer stopped for a moment, then there was a flash and flames shot out from cord near plug.

    Photo attached shows finger pointing to part of cord where flames were seen.

    Model
    Conair Cord-Keeper 1875
    Serial number
    none
    Where
    OCEAN CITY, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 59, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  61. First aid

    Made Apr 3, 2015, sent to the company Apr 13, 2015, published by CPSC Apr 27, 2015

    The product, in the report: Conair Infinity PRO Hair dryer

    As I was blow drying my hair this morning, April 3, 2015 at 8:00 am, my Conair Infinity PRO hair dryer made a loud noise and fire shot out of the unit setting my hair on fire. My hair and scalp burnt and my shirt and bathmats are singed. My scalp is now burnt and throbbing and my hair is gone from the area of the fire. I have had this blow dryer for approximately three years and had no issues with it previously.

    I am very upset and alarmed that this occurred.

    Model
    259Y
    Bought from
    Walmart, Connecticut
    Bought
    Oct 1, 2012, about then
    Where
    Middletown, Connecticut: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 47, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  62. No one hurt

    Made Jan 30, 2015, sent to the company Feb 13, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 3, 2015

    The product, in the report: Hair dryer

    Caller stated that the hair dryer caught on fire while it was not in use. He stated that someone had smelled something burning and was able to unplugged it before it caused any damages. The switch had started to smoke while it was plugged in, the dryer always stays plugged in.

    The manufacturer was contacted and he was informed that someone would contact him if they could find the dryer that he mentioned.

    Model
    35wiair - plug shd5
    Serial number
    unknown
    Bought from
    unknown
    Where
    Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  63. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jan 7, 2015, sent to the company Jan 15, 2015, published by CPSC Jan 30, 2015

    The product, in the report: Hairdryer Infiniti Pro Conair mode l294

    While drying my hair with the Infiniti Pro Conair model294 hairdryer it overheated and burned clumps hair on my head. I returned the hairdryer to Conair for evaluation and it was returned stating a filter needed to be cleaned. The company denied any responsibility.

    Safety features, such as a thermal overload either are not part of the product design or failed to function as my hair singed and fell out of my head.

    The product is not safe or usable w/o working thermal overload protection.

    I am in possession of the hair dryer and can send it in for evaluation if requested. I also have a picture of my hair damage.

    Model
    Infiniti Pro Conair model 294
    UPC
    not available
    Serial number
    N/A
    Bought from
    Gift
    Bought
    Dec 25, 2013
    Where
    Virginia Beach, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 59, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  64. No one hurt

    Made Dec 6, 2014, sent to the company Dec 15, 2014, published by CPSC Dec 31, 2014

    The product, in the report: Conair 1600. Model 064 E47949

    Conair 1600 turned on by itself and caught fire. Fire emanated from handled of device.

    Model
    Conair 1600. Model 064 E47949
    Bought
    Dec 1, 2011
    Where
    Shepherdstown, West Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 59, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair 1600., made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  65. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Nov 11, 2014, sent to the company Nov 21, 2014, published by CPSC Dec 8, 2014

    The product, in the report: Conair Infinity Pro hair dryer - model 259NP

    Infiniti Pro Hair Dryer. Model 259NP

    I had one of these for about 2 years that 2 months ago shot fire out while using it. It was obviously broken, thought it was just its time to go. Bought the same one, as I love my hair dryer, and this morning it shot a flame out while using it and it too was broke. Didn’t understand, it was essentially brand new as it was just purchased 2 months ago. Decided to locate Conair’s consumer phone number and called. Absolutely rude service, told my product was not covered in a recall as it has 2 screws (didn’t know until today when I called that there was one), I asked if there is another number I could call to speak about my issue and he said no. Then he told me he had to go?

    The first time it happened with the original hair dryer it singed some of my hair, this last time today I had only had it a matter of weeks before it did just about the same thing. Luckily it did not spark as largely as the first one and catch my hair.

    Felt the need to share my experience. First dryer I purchased at Bed Bath and Beyond. This one I purchased at Publix. Different stores and different states, same problem.

    .

    Model
    259NP
    UPC
    74108 30549
    Serial number
    V23784
    Bought from
    Publix
    Bought
    Sep 15, 2014, about then
    Where
    Casselberry, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 44, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair Infinity Pro, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  66. No one hurt

    Made Sep 13, 2014, sent to the company Sep 22, 2014, published by CPSC Oct 6, 2014

    The product, in the report: Conair blow dryer. Purple in color with Conair Ionic Cord-keeper 1875 on the side.

    I was using the blow dryer and it stopped working for just a second and then a sizzling sound came from the plug and flames started shooting from the cord between the plug and the tag. The flames burned for a few seconds, stopped and then sparks came out a few times after.

    Model
    169PR
    UPC
    074108056764
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 48, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  67. No one hurt

    Made Jun 2, 2014, sent to the company Jun 10, 2014, published by CPSC Jun 24, 2014

    The product, in the report: Model 259NP infiniti Pro Conair 1875 Watt Styling tool. Color is orange

    My spouse has been using the hair dryer on a daily basis. The other day, the Unit Sparked, sending sparks to her arm. Luckily she was not burnt or hurt.

    I noticed the power cord at the end of the hair dryer’s hang up plastic clip is frayed and cut in half. This has happened with several other hair dryers and I believe that the Safety Products Group should look into this matter and investigate. It is not just a single manufacturers issue. Please see pictures of the [REDACTED]unit from June 2012.

    Model
    259NP infiniti Pro Conair 1875
    UPC
    0 74108 22208 4
    Serial number
    Y1122
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Jun 7, 2012, about then
    Where
    ONEIDA, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  68. No one hurt

    Made May 18, 2014, sent to the company May 27, 2014, published by CPSC Jun 10, 2014

    The product, in the report: It is a white Con Air 1600. Model 0641, Type D88R, E47949. Made in Cartago, Costa Rica

    We have had out hair dryer for approx 2 years. Today, while we were home, we heard the hair dryer turn on from the other room. When I reached the bathroom, the hair dryer was glowing from the inside and sparks were coming out the back. I immediately unplugged it and it began to smoke heavily enough that it set off the smoke detector. I checked the setting and it was in the off position.

    We felt lucky that we were home as we were sure the wall next to where the hair dryer was located would have caught fire leading to the potential loss of our home.

    Model
    ConAir 1600
    Serial number
    0641
    Bought from
    target
    Where
    Rancho Santa Margarita, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 48, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand ConAir, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  69. No one hurt

    Made Mar 14, 2014, sent to the company Mar 24, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 7, 2014

    The product, in the report: Conair Hair Dryer Model 070RW

    On March 1, 20141 used my Conair hair dryer, model number 070RW, after showering. When finished drying my hair, I switched the dryer off and proceeded to finish shaving and brushing my teeth. About ten minutes elapsed since I had switched off the hair dryer when I heard a whooshing sound. At first I was uncertain where the sound was coming from but quickly saw that it was the hair dryer. The dryer had self started. Smoke and a bluish flame was rising from the handle area of the dryer. I immediately pulled the dryer plug from the wall outlet.

    The smoke and flame subsided. At no time was the dryer exposed to any water or moisture. The dryer spontaneously self started with the switch in the off position. I was thankful that I was still in the bathroom when the incident occurred and could disconnect the dryer before it could start the house on fire. The outlet where the dryer was connected is on a GFI circuit.

    On March 3, 2014, I reported this incident by phone to [REDACTED], Conair Claims Manager at her office in Stamford Connecticut [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] said she would send me a shipping carton to send the unit back to them for analysis. So far, I have not received anything.

    Model
    070RW
    Bought from
    Walmart, California
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2012, about then
    Where
    Arroyo Grande, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  70. First aid

    Made Mar 11, 2014, sent to the company Mar 20, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 3, 2014

    The product, in the report: Conair 1875 Watt Travel Hair Dryer, purple

    I turned on the Conair Infiniti Pro 1875 watt Salon Performance hair dryer and it caught on fire. I turned it off and went to unplug it and was electrocuted so severely I have two burns/cuts in my index finger and one burn/cut on my thumb that were touching the back end (non-metal part) of the plug.

    Model
    Conair 1875 Watt Travel Hair Dryer
    Serial number
    0804S
    Bought from
    RiteAid, New Jersey
    Bought
    Mar 31, 2012
    Where
    Barrington, United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 47, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair 1875 Watt Travel Hair Dryer, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  71. First aid

    Made Feb 19, 2014, sent to the company Mar 21, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 4, 2014

    The product, in the report: Black Conair Cord-keeper 1875 hair dryer

    I purchased a Conair Cord-Keeper 1875 in the beginning of November 2013 to be kept at our vacation home. Twice while using the dryer I have felt something “spitting” at me. This past Sunday I felt something hot hitting my finger in 3 places and noticed melted silver metal drops were stuck and burned my finger. I immediately terminated use of this product.

    Model
    Cord-Keeper 1875
    Serial number
    V10297
    Bought from
    Walgreens, Texas
    Bought
    Nov 5, 2013
    Where
    Austin, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 62, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  72. No one hurt

    Made Feb 5, 2014, sent to the company Feb 14, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 4, 2014

    The product, in the report: Conair Infinity Pro 259/279 Series Hairdryer; orange with black handle

    I was using my Conair Infinity Pro 259/279 Series hairdryer when all of a sudden sparks shot out through the bottom of the handle where the base of the handle and the cord meet. I quickly unplugged it and noticed that there was a burned mark in the rubber where the sparks came out.

    Model
    Infinity Pro 259/279 Series
    Bought from
    Kohls
    Bought
    Apr 7, 2010, about then
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 37, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  73. No one hurt

    Made Feb 3, 2014, sent to the company Feb 24, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 11, 2014

    The product, in the report: hand-held hair dryer 1875 watts, plug#D513SE

    The consumer stated that she has had a problem with the hair dryer since she purchased it in August, 2013.

    The consumer stated that there is a plastic grid on the outside and a screen on the inside of the dryer. Sometimes while using the dryer, her hair gets sucked into the fan that is located at the back of the dryer. The consumer stated that her hair wraps around the fan which causes her to have to cut her hair to get it off of the dryer.

    (2/3/2014)The consumer contacted the manufacturer. She spoke with [REDACTED] to advise him of what happened. He asked her if she thought the product was defective or broken. She advised him that it was probably defective as designed. She was advised to return the product to be replaced if she thought it was defective.

    The consumer stated that she was concerned about the safety of the product. She stated that if someone gets distracted while drying their hair, this could be harmful.

    Model
    247WB
    Bought from
    Walmart, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Aug 1, 2013, about then
    Where
    Strasburg, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair Mid Size Stler, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  74. First aid

    Made Jan 28, 2014, sent to the company Feb 5, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 21, 2014

    The product, in the report: Conair Hair Dryer with Retractable Cord and Folds for Travel or Storage

    I just finished drying my hair with the Conair Cord Keeper 1875 and was folding it to put it away as it offers that feature for storage. As I was doing this the underside fleshy part of my pinky finger got severely smashed/pinched in the part of the handle that folds. It IMMEDIATELY began to throb and caused a blood blister to form. It almost broke the skin.I have pictures to show the injury. I had to apply ice for about 10 minutes. It still has not healed as of today (1/28/14).

    The dryer is very hard to close for storage even though it was designed for this purpose.

    Thank you for your time.

    Model
    Conair Cord Keeper 1875
    UPC
    0 7410826892 1
    Serial number
    12PD131451
    Bought from
    Walgreens
    Bought
    Jan 20, 2014
    Where
    Wilson, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 50, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  75. No one hurt

    Made Jan 6, 2014, sent to the company Jan 13, 2014, published by CPSC Jan 29, 2014

    The product, in the report: Conair md259

    One side of the cord broke at the base of the handle.caused arching and tripped the breaker. About two years old. Conair md259

    Model
    259
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2012, about then
    Where
    Lexington, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  76. No one hurt

    Made Nov 13, 2013, sent to the company Dec 9, 2013, published by CPSC Dec 23, 2013

    The product, in the report: Hair Dryer

    Caller purchased a hair dryer sometime in 2011, had used it rarely but until the last week in October 2013 had no problems with it. She used the hair dryer sometime during the last week in October 2013 and noticed that the plug was extremely hot and that the plastic was melting where the metal prongs meet the plastic and plug into the wall. She unplugged the unit, let it cool then put it away. She began thinking of the safety hazard for the public and is reporting this unit as a potential fire hazard.

    She contacted the manufacturer by mail and is awaiting reply There are no injuries being reported

    Model
    HH400
    Serial number
    none seen
    Bought from
    Walmart, Georgia
    Bought
    Nov 10, 2011, about then
    Where
    Union City, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  77. No one hurt

    Made Oct 8, 2013, sent to the company Oct 24, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 15, 2013

    The product, in the report: Conair 1875 blow dryer

    As I was blow drying my hair, the blow dryer burst into flames without warning.

    Bought from
    Sally’s Beaty
    Bought
    Apr 9, 2013, about then
    Where
    Saline, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair 1875, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  78. No one hurt

    Made May 17, 2013, sent to the company May 28, 2013, published by CPSC Jun 11, 2013

    The product, in the report: Conair 1875 hairdryer. Black and blue in color. UPC tag number on cord is 074108190079.

    I bought the Conair 1875 hair dryer in Feb of 2013 on a trip out of state. It was bought at a Wal-greens in Orlando, FL. I use it daily and for the last week, I have noticed that the handle has been getting uncomfortably hot to the touch.

    Model
    146RX
    UPC
    074108190079
    Bought from
    WALGREENS
    Bought
    Feb 22, 2013
    Where
    Lexington, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  79. Not said

    Made Feb 27, 2013, sent to the company Mar 8, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 22, 2013

    The product, in the report: Conair Ionic Cord Keeper Hair Dryer 1875

    I have a Conair Ionic Cord-Keeper 1875 hair dryer. During normal use, the power cord emitted a spark or flame intense enough to leave a large black mark on the wall below the electrical outlet where it was plugged in. I believe that it could have caused a fire had there been flammable material such as tissues nearby.

    I have retained the hair dryer.

    Model
    1875
    Where
    Tabernacle, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  80. No one hurt

    Made Jan 30, 2013, sent to the company Feb 7, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 22, 2013

    The product, in the report: Blowdryer

    This morning while my mother was getting ready for work her Conair Corp Infinity Pro 1875 Blow Dryer caught fire while in use and while next to her hair. She dropped the blow dryer and pulled the plug out of the wall. The fire was burning down the cord and towards the wall at the time. In the process she burned her rug. I went online and did a search and found out she is not the first person this has happened to. Corporations that manufacturer products must be held accountable when they products they produce become or are dangerous. This could have ended very badly had her hair caught fire. Please let me know if there is any more information needed.

    Thank You

    [REDACTED]

    Model
    CON AIR INFINITY PRO 1875 MODEL 259 TYPE Y255SE
    UPC
    074108222084
    Serial number
    V23784
    Bought from
    WAL MART
    Bought
    Jul 1, 2011
    Where
    EDMOND, Oklahoma: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 59, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Parent
    As this report names them
    Brand CON AIR, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  81. No one hurt

    Made Jan 16, 2013, sent to the company Feb 6, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 21, 2013

    The product, in the report: Conair Infiniti Pro 1875W Hair dryer

    This is concerning a Conair Pro Infiniti 1875W hairdryer. The first one I purchased in December 2011 broke within a few weeks when a plastic piece apparently broke off inside during use and was rattling/grinding. Stopped use immediately and returned to store in January 2012 for same model. Less than a year later, was using it yesterday morning and thought I saw a spark, but wasn’t sure, continued use. This morning while using it, it sparked along the cord hanging down my chest as I dried the back of my head. Unplugged immediately and found the cord was nearly melted through. Was fortunate not to have been injured or caused a fire in my home. After owning the Conair brand for many years, and then reading reviews online of the danger in the last 24 hours, It will be a long time before I trust another Conair hair product.

    Model
    Conair Infiniti Pro 1875W Hair dryer
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Jan 14, 2012, about then
    Where
    Nashville, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 32, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  82. No one hurt

    Made Dec 5, 2012, sent to the company Dec 27, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 11, 2013

    The product, in the report: Portable hair dryer Conair 1875

    My wife was using a Conair 1875 hair dryer to dry her hair and it was working fine. She finished, turned it off and layed it down on the counter. It sat there off for about 5 seconds and then turned on by itself and put out a bunch of nasty smoke. My wife immediatly pulled the plug and it turned off.

    Model
    1875
    Where
    Boring, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  83. No one hurt

    Made Nov 7, 2012, sent to the company Nov 29, 2012, published by CPSC Dec 13, 2012

    The product, in the report: Conair 1600 hair dryer, model 0641, made in Costa Rica

    Conair 1600 hair dryer model #0641 catches on fire while not is use. The dryer was turned off, on the sinktop and suddenly turned itself on. Inside the handle was the white flickering glow of fire behind the switch. I tried using the switch to turn it off and it was not functional. The safety plug did not activate and turn the power off. Now it’s smoking so I had to pull the plug. I believe that if I hadn’t been present, it could have burned my house down. [redacted]

    Model
    Conair 1600 / #16000641
    Where
    pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 62, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  84. No one hurt

    Made Oct 13, 2012, sent to the company Oct 22, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 5, 2012

    The product, in the report: Conair Infiniti iseries 1875 watt hair dryer with blue handle

    The product is question is the Conair Infinity 1875 iseries watt hair dryer with blue handle. The handle gets very hot after just a few minutes of use. It gets so hot that I have to turn it off or else I fell like it will burn my hand.

    Model
    infiniti iseries 1875 Watt Ionic ceramic hair dryer #254B
    Bought from
    CVS
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    St Paul, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 37, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  85. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Sep 26, 2012, sent to the company Oct 3, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 25, 2012

    The product, in the report: This was red Conair Infiniti (Infiniti was written around the “nose” of the dryer. It had a retractrable cord, two settings and a cool button.

    I was using my Conair Infiniti (with retractable cord) as usual when the power of the dryer began to slow down and eventually stop. It was an older product so I assumed it was going out. I looked into the dryer and saw a flame going out, as well as the filaments. However, in the next instant, I was aware of a pain on my head where I had been drying my hair. My hair and scalp were burning! I instinctively hit my head with my hand, though I never saw a flame. I have a nickel sized spot on the top of head where hair was singed and the scalp was burned.

    Model
    Infiniti
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2002, about then
    Where
    The Woodlands, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  86. No one hurt

    Made Aug 12, 2012, sent to the company Aug 23, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 7, 2012

    The product, in the report: Conair Ion Shine 1875 hair dryer. Royal blue w/ silver writing, retractable cord w/ surge protector.

    Drying hair with Conair Ion Shine 1875 blow dryer, it suddenly stuttered as if the cord was loose. It stopped and then did it again. I checked the socket to see if it wasn’t plugged in tightly and heard a noise. There were flames shooting 6” out of the cord of the blow dryer, right where the consumer safety tag is attached to the cord.

    I dropped the hair dryer on the floor and the flames burned a hole in the floor. I kicked the cord out of the wall and the flames ceased.

    Model
    Conair Ion Shine 1875, Model: 209R
    UPC
    None
    Serial number
    None
    Bought from
    CVS, Indiana
    Bought
    Aug 2, 2010, about then
    Where
    Indianapolis, Indiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 43, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  87. No one hurt

    Made Jul 27, 2012, sent to the company Aug 23, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 7, 2012

    The product, in the report: Hair dryer

    I had a Conair Infiniti retracktable cord hair dryer. It is about one year old. Bought new at Target.

    I was drying my hair when the cord next to the gfi on the end of the cord where it goes in the wall caught fire and caught the outlet and wall on fire.

    Model
    Infiniti cord keeper model 223F
    Bought from
    target, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Jul 12, 2011, about then
    Where
    Hughesville, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 42, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  88. No one hurt

    Made Jun 8, 2012, sent to the company Jun 15, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 29, 2012

    The product, in the report: infiniti hair dryer made by conair

    turned on hair dryer made by Conair (name on side states it is a cord keeper) . the dryer was on a medium setting and began throwing sparks out into my hair and onto the floor. the dryer has the name infiniti by conair on the upper part of the hair dryer.

    i have a second dryer by conair and it also makes a buzzing sound when turned on . i want to get credit for these products and have them returned to manufacturer as both are in my opinion unsafe to use.

    Model
    infiniti model 205
    UPC
    7410805436
    Bought from
    walmart
    Where
    Hemet, California: Mobile/Manufactured Home
    Who was involved
    Age 64, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  89. No one hurt

    Made Mar 29, 2012, sent to the company Apr 5, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 19, 2012

    The product, in the report: Hair Dryer, Infiniti by Conair iseries folding handle hair dryer model 260PX

    When the hair dryer plug came in contact with the electrical outlet it made a startling electrical buzzing sound/vibration (as if about to cause an electrical shock or fire). This occurs when the dryer is in the off position and re-occurred even after I “reset” the plug. It continues until the plug is pulled out of the wall. There is no reside on the plug and the product itself is barely a month old. It has been used less then a couple dozen times. It has performed normally until now. I do not use any type of hair product (which as hair spray) which may cause residue on the plug. Additionally there is no issue with the outlet being used since other appliances tested on the same plug work fine.

    Model
    260PX
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Feb 26, 2012, about then
    Where
    Concord, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 39, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  90. First aid

    Made Mar 26, 2012, sent to the company Apr 2, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 16, 2012

    The product, in the report: Conair Infinity hair dryer

    I was using a 2 year old Conair Infinity hair dryer and it exploded in my hand, burning from my wrist and sending sparks all the way to my shoulder. The sparks and flames came from the cord where it attaches to the hair dryer (where you hold the dryer!)

    Model
    Infinity Pro
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Aug 1, 2010, about then
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 52, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  91. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Mar 25, 2012, sent to the company Apr 2, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 16, 2012

    The product, in the report: Blow dryer blue

    I am writing to file a complaint. I have purchased the Conair 1875 hair dryer- it is the blue version . Please be aware- it is far too hot on the hot setting and on 4 separate occasions completely burned the hair- on one to the scalp. I am very upset- you need to make sure that people understand how hot this is- it really is unacceptable. The warning completely understates the risk- the hair literally fell to the floor in clumps-burned.

    Model
    1875
    Bought from
    Target, Delaware
    Bought
    Jan 9, 2012, about then
    Where
    Wenatchee, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 47, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair 1875 blow dryer, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  92. No one hurt

    Made Mar 19, 2012, sent to the company Mar 26, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 9, 2012

    The product, in the report: Hand held Hair dryer (Electric)

    While my wife was blow drying her hair, the cord closest to the plug burst into flames and caused a significant power surge throughout my home. My wife quickly dropped the hair dryer fearing from the fire and electrocution and ran out of the bathroom. As I approached the bathroom, the dryer was still smoldering, however no active fire. I went outside to my circuit breaker and turned off the power. I then proceeded to unplug the device.

    There was soot marks on the bathroom wall, and pieces of the cord on the counter top. There was no extension of fire into my wall from the plug and no other damage other than the wall.

    Model
    Ionic Cord Keeper 1875
    Bought from
    walmart, California
    Bought
    Jun 14, 2007, about then
    Where
    highland, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 48, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  93. No one hurt

    Made Mar 4, 2012, sent to the company Mar 12, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 26, 2012

    The product, in the report: Hair Dryer

    Hair Dryer cord caught fire while using

    Model
    166
    Bought from
    Target, Michigan
    Bought
    Mar 31, 2007
    Where
    Rochester, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  94. No one hurt

    Made Feb 16, 2012, sent to the company Feb 27, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 12, 2012

    The product, in the report: Conair 1875 watts ionic ceramic cord-keeper hair dryer model 209R

    I was using a Conair ionic ceramic cord-keeper hair dryer model 209R to dry my hair, when flames began to shoot out from inside the dryer. The dryer includes a removable filter, which I clean weekly. It did not appear to have any build up on the filter prior or after the fire.

    Model
    209R
    UPC
    unknown
    Serial number
    unkown
    Bought from
    Target, Virginia
    Bought
    May 9, 2009
    Where
    Glen Allen, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 43, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  95. No one hurt

    Made Dec 26, 2011, sent to the company Jan 4, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 19, 2012

    The product, in the report: Conair Ion Shine 1875 hair dryer, maroon body with black grip and nozzle and rear. Plastic body.

    Hair dryer caught fire while unattended. Self extinguished. Left cloud of noxious smoke which took 2 days to air out; most of the smell is gone now but still is in clothes.

    Model
    1875
    Where
    Naches, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair Ion Shine, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  96. No one hurt

    Made Nov 10, 2011, sent to the company Nov 21, 2011, published by CPSC Dec 6, 2011

    The product, in the report: Conair Ioinic 1875 hair dryer

    When using my hair dryer Conair Ionshine 1875, model # 146ZDFR the cord as it enters the heavier rubber part of the cord at the dryer end erupted in sparks and seperated partially from the drier/cord on one strand of the wire. Upon returning from a weekend trip to Massachusetts I found out my daughter had the very same thing happen to her with the very same dryer. I have contacted the company to no avail. This is a serious flaw in that design and could be fatal if not handled properly. I have the dryer and intedn to keep until the company has contacted me about it.

    Model
    146ZDFR
    Bought from
    WalMart
    Bought
    Nov 1, 2010, about then
    Where
    Eddington, Maine: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 54, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  97. No one hurt

    Made Nov 1, 2011, sent to the company Dec 16, 2011, published by CPSC Jan 3, 2012

    The product, in the report: Hair Dryer

    Conair Hair Dryer model 228GDC was sitting on top of a counter . It was there for at least 2 days (we were out of town) when we returned there was a burn mark that was caused by an electrical problem where the power cord enters the dryer (there is a rotating ball at this position) The plastic in this area is burned and melted. If this had been sitting on a towel or other flammable material it could have caused a fire. I still have the hair dryer.

    Model
    nano silver by conair model number 228GDC
    Bought from
    Target, Colorado
    Bought
    Jan 19, 2011, about then
    Where
    Superior, Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  98. No one hurt

    Made Oct 5, 2011, sent to the company Oct 14, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 28, 2011

    The product, in the report: Hairdryer with cord keeper design, I believe this is the flaw, the cord over time because of the weight of the GFI eventually weakens the cord ehere it stops against the housing od dryer.

    My wife was using a Conair Ionic Cord Keeper 1875 Hair Dryer model 169P date code 0507S when the cord caught on fire just past the rigid part of the cord where the warning tags are affixed. The flames shot out several inches, and fortunatelu I can say that it was plugged in along a granite backsplash and not drywall, I do believe it could have caught fire. The house breaker and the GFI did not trip that it was plugged into. Looking at it now, this can not be the only tim ethis has happened. Looking at the design, the cord spools back into the hairdryer and it it is at this point where the cord probally became weak and probally cracked, eventually caussing the failure. I called Conair, they just stated that it was out of warranty and I could write to the corporate office. I did one better and called, the gave me the phone number of [REDACTED] [REDACTED], I have called 5 times, left 2 messages, none have been returned. I would think at minimum they would be interested in seeing the hairdryer and damage that occured, only a scare to my wife, but I did take pictures of the backsplash before cleaning it off.

    Model
    169PL
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Dec 5, 2008
    Where
    Linwood, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 39, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair Ionic Cord Keeper, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  99. No one hurt

    Made Oct 4, 2011, sent to the company Oct 13, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 27, 2011

    The product, in the report: Conair IONSHINE hair dryer - dark blue with silver letters that say CONAIR IONSHINE 1875 on the side of the dryer; black cord

    I was drying my hair with my Conair IONSHINE hairdryer when suddenly a bright blue-white flame about 4”-5” long shot noisily out of the place where the cord met the plug. It burned for a few seconds, and then the cord fell off the plug, at which time the flames stopped. I unplugged the plug from the socket. It looks like the cord melted at the attachment point. Black residue is all around the wall outlet and on the sink below.

    I called the Conair Hotline, but they said they couldn’t do anything because the dryer, based on model and serial number, is out of warranty. The warranty is for two years, but I only bought it 10 or so months ago. I was told that unless I had my receipt, (I do not), they couldn’t help me.

    I can understand not replacing it if the motor died or no longer blew hot air. I know hair dryers don’t last forever. But this is a safety issue, and I think they should replace it for me, although I’m not really sure I want another one of their products now.

    Model
    IONSHINE 209GWP 125V AC 80Hz 1875W
    Serial number
    0608N
    Bought from
    Walgreen”s
    Bought
    Dec 1, 2010, about then
    Where
    San Jose, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 66, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  100. No one hurt

    Made Sep 27, 2011, sent to the company Oct 5, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 20, 2011

    The product, in the report: hair dryer - conair 1600 model SHD5

    I left the conair EURO 1600 blowdryer plugged in but off. It was left in this state for a few weeks. This morning the blow dryer turned on (in the off position) at full blast. It was overheating and would have caused a fire had we not immediately heard it and turned it off. Everything smelled like burnt plastic.

    Model
    SHD5
    UPC
    don’t know
    Serial number
    Dont know
    Where
    Orefield, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conair, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

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