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Dritz Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled June 10, 2010 · CPSC recall 10262 · Dritz

Recalled Scissors
Hazard
The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Return the scissors to store where purchased or mail directly to Prym Consumer USA for a refund. If mailing to Prym, please include the product, your complete name, mailing address and phone number in the package and mail to Prym Consumer USA Recall Center, 950 Brisack Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Units
About 12,000
Incidents / injuries
Prym Consumer USA has received two reports of the electric scissors igniting causing minor property damage.

Description

The electric scissors are white and blue, about 10" long and include an AC adaptor. "Dritz" is written on the handle on the blue grip.

What to do

Return the scissors to store where purchased or mail directly to Prym Consumer USA for a refund. If mailing to Prym, please include the product, your complete name, mailing address and phone number in the package and mail to Prym Consumer USA Recall Center, 950 Brisack Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Contact

For additional information, contact the firm at 800-255-7796 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, by e-mail at [email protected] or on the firm's website at www.prym-consumer-usa.com

Product
Dritz Quick Cut™ Electric Scissors
Distributed by
Prym Consumer USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Retailers
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores and other craft stores nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $50.
Made in
China

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

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