Vapors from the propellant in the Total Care product can ignite
December 18, 2013Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.Wahl Clipper Corp. of Sterling, Ill., is recalling about 720,000 containers of Total Care, aerosol cleaner, lubricant & coolant.
Vapors from the propellant in the Total Care product can ignite upon contact with hair clippers, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The company has received three reports of incidents of the product igniting, including one report of minor burns.
This recall involves Wahl Total Care products used to clean and lubricate hair clippers, trimmers and shavers. The product was sold in six ounce aerosol cans. The white label on the can reads “Wahl Total Care” and “Clipper, Trimmer, Shaver.” Model number 03772 is printed on the back of the can.
The recalled product, manufactured in the U.S., was sold at Meijer, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2009, to October 2013, for about $5.
Consumers should immediately stop using the Total Care product and contact Wahl for a replacement.
Consumers may contact Wahl at (800) 767-9245 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.