A $5.4 million settlement deal has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging defects in certain Conair hair dryers causes them to catch fire.
The lawsuit claims that the Hair Dryers sold by Conair had defectively designed heating coils and electrical cords which caused the Hair Dryers to fail, and sometimes injure consumers. Specifically, the lawsuit contends Conair violated California and New York laws by falsely advertising and/or selling a product with alleged defects. Personal injury and property damage claims are not included in this Settlement and you are not giving up your right to make these claims whether you participate in this Settlement or not. Conair denies all of the claims in the lawsuit.
Conair Corporation settled a class action lawsuit about the way it warranted, labeled and advertised its Infiniti Pro 1875 watt model 259 or 279 hair dryer (the “Hair Dryer”). You can find more information in the Settlement Agreement at www.ConairClassActionSettlement.com. You may receive either (a) a comparable replacement hair dryer, or (b) Five Dollars ($5.00), depending on the manufacturer of your Hair Dryer, if you bought your Hair Dryer in California between August 15, 2009 and August 31, 2016, or bought your Hair Dryer in New York between August 15, 2010 and August 31, 2016.
Who’s Eligible
The settlement includes everyone who purchased a Conair Infiniti Pro 1875 watt model 259 or 279 hair dryer for personal, family or household use and not for resale either (a) in California from Aug. 15, 2009 through Aug. 31, 2016 and/or (b) in New York from Aug. 15, 2010 through Aug. 31, 2016.
Your hair dryer must also include the letters “SE”, “SR” or “N” on the metal prong of the plug.
Potential Award
$5 or replacement hair dryer.
Eligible Class Members who submit a valid Claim Form postmarked by Mar. 9, 2017 may receive either a replacement hair dryer or a $5 check.
Proof of Purchase
For your claim to be eligible, the following information must be provided on the Claim Form:
- Date of Purchase (to the best of your knowledge)
- Store Location of Purchase (to the best of your knowledge)
- Hair Dryer Model Number
- Plug Code
Note: If your plug code has “SE” or “SR”, you must submit a photograph of your Hair Dryer Plug Code and Handle with the Type Code or provide written proof of purchase which includes the dates and location of purchase and clearly identifies that the item purchased is an Conair Infiniti Pro hair dryer or provide independent proof of purchase such as a prior contact with Conair or a government agency which includes the date of such contact. You may be eligible to receive $5.
If your plug has “N” stamped on it, then your hair dryer must be returned to Conair. Please call 1-844-286-9535 for assistance in returning the hair dryer. You may be eligible to receive a new hair dryer.
Claim Form Deadline
3/9/2017
Case Name
Czuchaj, et al. v. Conair Corporation, Case No. 13CV01901 BEN (RBB), in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Final Hearing
3/23/2017
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Conair Claims Administrator
c/o Kurtzman Carson Consultants (KCC)
PO Box 43416
Providence, RI 02940-3416
844-286-9535
Class Counsel
Katherine J. Odenbreit
ODENBREIT LAW APC
Isam C. Khoury
Jeff Geraci
COHELAN KHOURY & SINGER
Brian D. Chase
Jerusalem F. Beligan
BISNAR CHASE LLP
Defense Counsel
Ryan D. Saba
Momo E. Takahashi
ROSEN SABA LLP
