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Conair Recalls Curling Irons for Shock and Electrocution Hazards

U.S. CPSCElectric shockFeb 7, 2007
Recalled Curling Iron
Recalled Curling Iron

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

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves ceramic, gold-matte finish curling irons. The irons have a 1, 1¼, or 1½-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 on

Discount retailers and drug stores nationwide during January 2006 for about $25.

Contact the company

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

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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