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Product Recall Number: 07-097

Why was Curling Irons recalled?

The handle of the curling iron can come apart exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.

Curling Irons
Here's product recall specific data for Curling Irons.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-097

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-02-06

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Curling Irons

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 322,000 Curling Irons. The handle of the curling iron can come apart exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.Name of product: Curling IronsUnits: About 322,000Manufacturer: Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn.Hazard: The handle of the curling iron can come apart exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves ceramic, gold-matte finish curling irons. The irons have a 1, 1 ¼, or 1 ½ inch barrel, metal counter rest, vertically placed ON-OFF buttons, and a heat set dial that ranges from 0 to 30. A four-digit date code can be found on the plug prong. Date codes included in this recall range from November 2005 through July 2006 (ex. 0706). The name "Conair" is printed on the handle of the iron.Sold at: Discount retailers and drug stores nationwide during January 2006 for about $25.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling iron and contact Conair to receive a free replacement.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Conair at (800) 687-6916 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.conair.com/ironrecall.html.

  • Hazard Description: The handle of the curling iron can come apart exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 322,000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling iron and contact Conair to receive a free replacement.

  • Sold At: Discount retailers and drug stores nationwide during January 2006 for about $25.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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