Springfield, IL – Illinois officials are warning residents to immediately stop using hair dryers purchased from Wish.com, following a national alert issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over shock and electrocution hazards.
According to the CPSC, the devices in question lack proper safety features, including adequate grounding and overcurrent protection. These defects could result in serious injury or death if the products are plugged in or come into contact with water.
The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office shared the federal alert Friday, urging consumers statewide to unplug and discontinue use immediately. Officials said the hair dryers were sold online through Wish.com and related third-party vendors, often under various brand names and without clear manufacturer details.
No confirmed injuries have been reported in Illinois so far, but authorities say the risk remains high. Consumers are advised to dispose of the product safely and report incidents directly to the CPSC via SaferProducts.gov.
The CPSC emphasized that these products do not meet U.S. safety standards, and that consumers should only use hair dryers certified by recognized testing laboratories such as UL or ETL.
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