CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron
Published: August 15, 2002Recall ID: 02552Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled irons (model 17520) are made of purple and white plastic. The "Proctor Silex" trademark is displayed on the side in white letters. The iron was packaged in a white cardboard box with gray lettering, labeled, in part, "EASY PRESS IRON....Model 17520.....Series A1320." The model number 17520 and the series number are located on the back side of the iron, at the bottom. They were manufactured in China.
Affected Products
Proctor-Silex steam irons
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Proctor-Silex-Announce-Recall-of-Steam-Iron- |
| Title | CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/proctor-silex-iron.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Proctor-Silex steam iron |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/proctor-silex-iron-model.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Proctor-Silex steam iron diagram, showing location of model number |
| Hazards › Name | The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Proctor-Silex steam irons |
| Products › Type | Irons (Clothing) |
| Products › Category I D | 2013 |
| Products › Number Of Units | Approximately 970 |
| Recall I D | 2274 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the iron immediately and call the company toll-free to arrange for a free replacement. |
| Importers › Name | Proctor-Silex, of Glen Allen, Va. |
| Retailers › Name | Shopko and Auchan stores sold these irons, from May 2002 through June 2002, for about $18. |
| Recall Date | 2002-08-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled irons (model 17520) are made of purple and white plastic. The "Proctor Silex" trademark is displayed on the side in white letters. The iron was packaged in a white cardboard box with gray lettering, labeled, in part, "EASY PRESS IRON....Model 17520.....Series A1320." The model number 17520 and the series number are located on the back side of the iron, at the bottom. They were manufactured in China. |
| Recall Number | 02552 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Proctor-Silex toll free, at (800) 672-5872, 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-11-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |