“I am still a little shaken,” Erika told Metro.co.uk. “I’m so fortunate the dryer was pointing away from me, and my 5-year-old daughter was not getting ready with me that morning. It could have been horrific.”
“I have been amazed at how many people have had similar experiences,” Erika added. “Out of hundreds of thousands of products, it is statistically likely there will be some that are unsafe.”
“At the end of the day, I’m grateful the damage was limited and awareness was raised.”
If you’re looking for hairdryers which are less likely to coat your hair in flames (always a hot selling point), then check out these options, which have a considerable number of positive reviews on Amazon:
The Remington D3190A Damage Control Ceramic Hair Dryer ($16)
Revlon 1875W Infrared Hair Dryer ($16)
BaBylissPRO Ceramix Xtreme Dryer ($59)
These options should give you peace of mind about the possibility of your hairdryer suddenly bursting into flames.
But, just to be on the safe side, maybe test any new hairdryers away from your head before you use them?
Just a thought.