HOT Tools hair dryers
4 reports to CPSC, the latest made Feb 1, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 4reports to CPSC
- Feb 1, 2026the latest report was made
- Jul 23, 2017the earliest
- 3with the company’s comments
- Brand
- HOT Tools
- Maker
- Helen of TroyMakers, 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 (1)
“Hot Tools Ionic”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| March 2019 | 1 |
| August 2017 | 1 |
| July 2017 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- No one hurt 2 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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First aid Made Feb 1, 2026, sent to the company Feb 3, 2026, published by CPSC Feb 18, 2026
The product, in the report: Hot tools round blow dryer brush
During normal use, the brush overheated excessively. The bristles melted and fell off, and the heat caused a burn to my neck, leaving a visible mark. It also caused extreme scalp sensitivity and even extra hair fallout and damaging my hair. The product appears unsafe and presents a burn hazard.
- Model
- 2221 or AC2111
- Bought from
- Ulta
- Bought
- Dec 12, 2024, about then
- Where
- Corona, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 36, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Hot tools, made or sold by Helen of Troy
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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No one hurt Made Mar 11, 2019, sent to the company Mar 18, 2019, published by CPSC Apr 1, 2019
The product, in the report: Hair dryer made by Helen of Troy. HOT Tools Model HT7014
Hair dryer handle shot sparks, got hot, burning insulation and smoke
- Model
- HT7014
- Where
- Niwot, Unspecified: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand HOT Tools, made or sold by Helen of Troy
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Aug 10, 2017, sent to the company Aug 22, 2017, published by CPSC Sep 6, 2017
The product, in the report: Hot Tools Tourmaline Turbo Ionic Dryer Details- Direct ion technology produces negative ions to help dry hair up to 50% faster. This helps condition and soften hair while reducing frizz, increasing shine and sets the style. Pro-Moisture System with tourmaline ionic technologies does more than just dry your hair...it transforms airflow into a hydrating spa treatment! Ionized airflow boosts shine, reduces frizz and gently sets your style by locking in moisture for smooth, healthy, shiny, beautiful hair. Quiet operation - powerful performance. Key Features: Removable end cap for easy filter cleaning, longer motor life 6 Speed/Heat options: Use lower settings for styling and higher settings for powerful drying Cool shot for setting the look for long-lasting hold Non-slip rubber side bumper for counter-top stability Narrow European nozzle Attachment: Concentrator with narrow opening On indicator light Hanging ring/cord guard ALCI safety plug One-year manufacturer’s warranty (Model # HT7014D)
The front of the handle and end of this blow dryer overheat to the point where it can easily burn skin on contact - I have to hold it a very specific way and set it down very carefully to avoid burning my hand, and recently burned my leg after setting it on my lap. I fear that leaving it on certain surfaces or near certain products, even when it is off, could be dangerous due to the excessive heat it produces. After this happened, I read several reviews on the site where I purchased it from (see them here: http://www.ulta.com/tourmaline-turbo-ionic-dryer?productId=xlsImpprod13261107) and confirmed that others were experiencing this issue as well.
- Model
- #HT7014D
- Bought from
- Ulta, California
- Bought
- Aug 17, 2016
- Where
- Unspecified: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 23, Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Hot Tools, made or sold by Helen of Troy
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Jul 23, 2017, sent to the company Jul 31, 2017, published by CPSC Aug 14, 2017
The product, in the report: Hot Tools Ionic hair dryer Model 1063 Type NPD1063D 1875W 125VAC 60Hz
I’ve had my Hot Tools Ionic hair dryer (model 1063) for probably five years. This morning I was drying my hair and noticed a little smoke and turned it off immediately. I looked it over and didn’t notice anything so turned it back on and within 10 or 15 seconds, it caught fire at the base of the dryer, in the rubbarized area where the cord begins to come out of the handle.
I immediately yanked the plug out of the outlet. The cord was obviously very hot and it was breaking open, exposing the wires.
I’m just incredibly fortunate that I was using the dryer when it happened and it wasn’t my seven-year-old daughter or the outcome could have been devastatingly different. My hair dryer is a beauty tool that I use almost daily. When I buy a new one, I don’t necessarily expect it to last more than four or five years, but I definitely don’t expect it to catch fire.
- Model
- 1063
- Bought from
- Beauty Brands, Indiana
- Bought
- Jul 1, 2013, about then
- Where
- Indiana: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Hot Tools Ionic, made or sold by Helen of Troy
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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