CPSC, Generic Value Products Announce Recall of GVP Hair Straightening Irons
USCPSC, Generic Value Products Announce Recall of GVP Hair Straightening Irons
Recalling Firm: Generic Value Products, of Omaha, Neb.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heated ceramic plates on these irons can loosen and detach during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This hair straightening iron has a black housing with golden-colored ceramic heating plates. "Generic Value Products™" is written on the top of the iron and "GVP™" is written in a white circle on the side of the iron. The iron was packaged in a black and white box with the letters GVP™ in large type in the upper left hand front corner. The SKU is 264800, which is written on the packaging.
Affected Products
GVP™ Ceramic Hair Straightening Iron
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Generic-Value-Products-Announce-the-Recall-of-GVP-Hair-Straightening-Irons |
| Title | CPSC, Generic Value Products Announce Recall of GVP Hair Straightening Irons |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5746d07c543d46f08b03230996094535.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Hair Straightening Iron |
| Hazards › Name | The heated ceramic plates on these irons can loosen and detach during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Generic Value Products has received 38 reports of the ceramic plate in these irons overheating and detaching from the plastic housing, including two minor skin burns from a detached plate. |
| Products › Name | GVP™ Ceramic Hair Straightening Iron |
| Products › Type | Curling/Hair Straightening Irons |
| Products › Category I D | 1903 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 20,000 |
| Recall I D | 2941 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these irons immediately and return them to any Sally Beauty Supply store for a full refund or exchange for a different straightening iron. |
| Retailers › Name | Sally Beauty Supply stores nationwide and Puerto Rico, from March 21, 2005 through April 5, 2005, for about $70. |
| Recall Date | 2005-06-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | This hair straightening iron has a black housing with golden-colored ceramic heating plates. "Generic Value Products™" is written on the top of the iron and "GVP™" is written in a white circle on the side of the iron. The iron was packaged in a black and white box with the letters GVP™ in large type in the upper left hand front corner. The SKU is 264800, which is written on the packaging. |
| Distributors › Name | Sally Beauty Company Inc., of Denton, Texas |
| Recall Number | 05186 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Generic Value Products, of Omaha, Neb. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Generic Value Products toll-free at (800) 526-3009 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.GVPrecall.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | South Korea |
Check Other Products In Your Household
Free Safety ToolsSafety recalls are issued daily across foods, medications, vehicles, and electronics. Use our instant tools to check your home for active safety warnings:
Overview
- Recalling FirmGeneric Value Products, of Omaha, Neb.
📢 Share Warning
Alert family and friends to keep them safe. Copy this quick alert message:
🚨 SAFETY ALERT: Generic Value Products, of Omaha, Neb. - CPSC, Generic Value Products Announce Recall of GVP Hair Straightening Irons Check if your household is affected: https://therecallfile.com/recalls/cpsc-generic-value-products-announce-recall-of-gvp-hair-straightening/CPSC-05186
Join Alertlist
Get instant email updates whenever critical safety recalls like this are published.
Featured on Product Hunt
Help support our public safety mission and check out our community launch.
Support The Recall File
Help keep official recall alerts free, accessible, and fast for everyone.
Related Recalls
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018088 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018088 -
Tires
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018288 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018288 -
Airbag
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018409 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018409 -
Airbag