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CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron

U.S. CPSCFireAug 15, 2002
Recalled Proctor-Silex steam iron
Recalled Proctor-Silex steam iron
Recalled Proctor-Silex steam iron diagram, showing location of model number
Recalled Proctor-Silex steam iron diagram, showing location of model number

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the iron immediately and call the company toll-free to arrange for a free replacement.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled irons (model 17520) are made of purple and white plastic. The "Proctor Silex" trademark is displayed on the side in white letters. The iron was packaged in a white cardboard box with gray lettering, labeled, in part, "EASY PRESS IRON....Model 17520.....Series A1320." The model number 17520 and the series number are located on the back side of the iron, at the bottom. They were manufactured in China.

Sold on

Shopko and Auchan stores sold these irons, from May 2002 through June 2002, for about $18.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Proctor-Silex toll free, at (800) 672-5872, 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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