CPSCGeneral Alert
Conair Recalls Curling Irons for Shock and Electrocution Hazards
Published: February 7, 2007Recall ID: 07097Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The handle of the curling iron can come apart, exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Curling Irons
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Conair-Recalls-Curling-Irons-for-Shock-and-Electrocution-Hazards |
| Title | Conair Recalls Curling Irons for Shock and Electrocution Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f9c7c7ff42224de28f3e261eae309462.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Curling Iron |
| Hazards › Name | The handle of the curling iron can come apart, exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Curling Irons |
| Products › Type | Curling/Hair Straightening Irons |
| Products › Category I D | 1903 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 322,000 |
| Recall I D | 3539 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling iron and contact Conair to receive a free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount retailers and drug stores nationwide during January 2006 for about $25. |
| Recall Date | 2007-02-07T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 07097 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |