Pomtrex Irons Recalled by MBR Industries
USPomtrex Irons Recalled by MBR Industries
Recalling Firm: Pomtrex, MBR Industries
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Product Description & Identification
Pomtrex Irons Recalled by MBR Industries NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles March 31, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-091 CPSC and MBR Industries Inc. Recall Irons WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MBR Industries Inc. of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 40,000 electric irons. The irons' thermostats could malfunction causing the irons to overheat, which presents a fire hazard. CPSC and MBR are not aware of any injuries involving these irons. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The black, red, or beige irons have a metal base and a plastic handle. The "Pomtrex" trademark displays above the settings' menu. The iron was packaged in a cardboard box labeled in part, "POMTREX ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC IRON...MODEL NO. 600-00701." Independent discount, hardware, and variety stores nationwide sold the irons from November 1994 through September 1996 for about $7. Consumers should stop using the recalled irons immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call MBR at (800) 325-0015. Consumers who live in Florida can call MBR collect at (305) 769-1000.
Affected Products
Pomtrex Electrical Automatic Iron
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1997/CPSC-and-MBR-Industries-Inc-Recall-Irons |
| Title | Pomtrex Irons Recalled by MBR Industries |
| Hazards › Name | Fire & Fire-Related Burn |
| Products › Name | Pomtrex Electrical Automatic Iron |
| Products › Type | Irons (Clothing) |
| Products › Category I D | 2013 |
| Recall I D | 5931 |
| Recall Date | 1997-03-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | Pomtrex Irons Recalled by MBR Industries NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles March 31, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-091 CPSC and MBR Industries Inc. Recall Irons WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MBR Industries Inc. of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 40,000 electric irons. The irons' thermostats could malfunction causing the irons to overheat, which presents a fire hazard. CPSC and MBR are not aware of any injuries involving these irons. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The black, red, or beige irons have a metal base and a plastic handle. The "Pomtrex" trademark displays above the settings' menu. The iron was packaged in a cardboard box labeled in part, "POMTREX ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC IRON...MODEL NO. 600-00701." Independent discount, hardware, and variety stores nationwide sold the irons from November 1994 through September 1996 for about $7. Consumers should stop using the recalled irons immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call MBR at (800) 325-0015. Consumers who live in Florida can call MBR collect at (305) 769-1000. |
| Recall Number | 97091 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Pomtrex |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | MBR Industries |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-03-02T00:00:00 |
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