Conair Recalls Curling Irons for Shock and Electrocution Hazards

Recalled February 7, 2007 · CPSC recall 07097 · Conair

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.

Units

About 322,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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

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

Product

Curling Irons

Manufacturer(s)

Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn.

Retailers

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

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →