CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons
USCPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The electrical insulation in the curling irons may break down, resulting in a possible electric shock and injury to the user.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled curling iron package reads "Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2 inch barrel." Two model numbers are involved: 5266-500 (sold in a plastic package) and 5266-500B (sold in a box). The curling irons have a gold and silver handle with gold barrel and silver clamp. The words "Wahl" and "Duet" are on the handle of the curling iron.
Affected Products
Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2-inch barrel curling irons
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Wahl-Clipper-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Curling-Irons- |
| Title | CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/wahl-iron.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2-inch barrel" curling iron |
| Hazards › Name | The electrical insulation in the curling irons may break down, resulting in a possible electric shock and injury to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | Wahl Clipper Corp. has not received any reports of electric shock or injury related to this product or defect. |
| Products › Name | Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2-inch barrel curling irons |
| Products › Type | Curling/Hair Straightening Irons |
| Products › Category I D | 1903 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 6,000 |
| Recall I D | 2521 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these curling irons immediately and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or refund. |
| Importers › Name | Wahl Clipper Corp. of Sterling, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Wahl Clipper Corp. sold the curling iron for about $20 to $22 in discount stores, drug stores, and online, from May 2003 until September 2003. |
| Recall Date | 2003-10-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled curling iron package reads "Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2 inch barrel." Two model numbers are involved: 5266-500 (sold in a plastic package) and 5266-500B (sold in a box). The curling irons have a gold and silver handle with gold barrel and silver clamp. The words "Wahl" and "Duet" are on the handle of the curling iron. |
| Recall Number | 04015 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact Wahl Clipper Corp. toll-free at (800) 334-4627 between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm CT Monday through Friday to get details on how to return the product for a free replacement. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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