Sunbeam Products Inc. Recalls Convertible Irons Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond
USSunbeam Products Inc. Recalls Convertible Irons Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The iron can overheat and cause a fire because of a wiring issue, posing a risk of burn injury to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled product is the Sunbeam® Convertible Iron with a model number of GCSBRS - 103. It is a blue and gray, hand-held garment iron that converts to a garment steamer. The model number can be found on the bottom of the iron's plastic base. The recalled irons have date codes C235 or C237 imprinted on the blade of the plug and on the bottom of the packaging.
Affected Products
Convertible Clothes Iron
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Sunbeam-Products-Inc-Recalls-Convertible-Irons-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at |
| Title | Sunbeam Products Inc. Recalls Convertible Irons Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11118.11118a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11118.11118b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11118.11118c.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The iron can overheat and cause a fire because of a wiring issue, posing a risk of burn injury to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Sunbeam has received 17 reports of irons overheating and three reports of irons catching on fire. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Convertible Clothes Iron |
| Products › Type | Irons (Clothing) |
| Products › Category I D | 2013 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,700 |
| Recall I D | 581 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the irons and contact Sunbeam for a free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide from June 2010 to November 2010 for about $60 |
| Recall Date | 2011-02-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled product is the Sunbeam® Convertible Iron with a model number of GCSBRS - 103. It is a blue and gray, hand-held garment iron that converts to a garment steamer. The model number can be found on the bottom of the iron's plastic base. The recalled irons have date codes C235 or C237 imprinted on the blade of the plug and on the bottom of the packaging. |
| Distributors › Name | Sunbeam Products Inc., Boca Raton, Fla. |
| Recall Number | 11118 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call Sunbeam at (800) 656-9708 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.sunbeamconvertible.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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