14. Home Hair Dryers (Bonnet Style)
The retro bonnet-style hair dryers were a beauty routine staple, allowing users to dry their hair hands-free under a heated hood. However, early models had a dark side: they frequently overheated or short-circuited, sometimes resulting in burns or even electrical fires. With limited safety features and unreliable wiring, these devices turned a simple beauty ritual into a potential hazard, prompting eventual redesigns and stricter electrical safety standards.
