CPSCGeneral Alert
T3 Recalls Twirl 360 Curling Irons Due to Burn Hazard
Published: November 5, 2015Recall ID: 16026Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The clamp can detach while in use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves T3 Twirl 360 Motion-Sensing Auto-Rotating 1.25-inch Curling Irons. The curling irons have a white plastic handle, a white metal rotating heat barrel and clamp, and a rose-gold colored grip. Model number 76570 is printed on the label that is placed on the handle of the tool and T3 is printed on the curling iron's barrel.
Affected Products
Curling irons
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/T3-Recalls-Twirl-360-Curling-Irons |
| Title | T3 Recalls Twirl 360 Curling Irons Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16026.T3CurlingIron.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | T3 Twirl 360 Curling Iron |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16026.T3CurlingIron2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | T3 Twirl 360 Curling Iron |
| Hazards › Name | The clamp can detach while in use, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 130 reports of loose or detached curling iron clamps including two reports of minor burns. |
| Products › Name | Curling irons |
| Products › Type | Curling/Hair Straightening Irons |
| Products › Category I D | 1903 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,400 (in addition, about 800 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6562 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling irons and contact T3 for a prepaid shipping box to return the curling iron for a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | T3 Micro Inc., of Venice, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Nordstrom and Sephora stores and professional beauty supply distributors nationwide from December 2014 through October 2015 for about $230. |
| Recall Date | 2015-11-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves T3 Twirl 360 Motion-Sensing Auto-Rotating 1.25-inch Curling Irons. The curling irons have a white plastic handle, a white metal rotating heat barrel and clamp, and a rose-gold colored grip. Model number 76570 is printed on the label that is placed on the handle of the tool and T3 is printed on the curling iron's barrel. |
| Recall Number | 16026 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55730r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | T3 Micro toll-free at 866-376-8880 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.t3micro.com and click on "Product Recalls" link on the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-11-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |