VaporSimac Irons Recalled By Simac S.P.A.
USVaporSimac Irons Recalled By Simac S.P.A.
Recalling Firm: Simac S.P.A.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Product Description & Identification
VaporSimac Irons Recalled By Simac S.P.A. NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 1988 Release # 88-105 VaporSimac Irons Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. - VaporSimac irons, which have been associated with at least seven incidents of fire including one burn injury, are being recalled in a voluntary agreement between Simac S.P.A. and the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission. Approximately 10,000 steam irons have been sold nationwide between 1985 and 1987 through major department stores and sewing specialty stores. The VaporSimac iron, advertised as having "features of a professional model applied to a household unit," has a separate transparent plastic cold water reservoir and a three-prong plug. The product designed to operate vertically as well as horizontally, retailed for about $100. Owners should immediately stop using their iron and return it to Electra Craft, 250 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 for a full refund. Postage costs will be reimbursed by the firm. For further information owners may call 1-800-223-1898.
Affected Products
VaporSimac irons
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1988/VaporSimac-Irons-Recalled |
| Title | VaporSimac Irons Recalled By Simac S.P.A. |
| Hazards › Name | Fire & Fire-Related Burn |
| Products › Name | VaporSimac irons |
| Products › Type | Irons (Clothing) |
| Products › Category I D | 2013 |
| Recall I D | 4795 |
| Recall Date | 1988-11-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | VaporSimac Irons Recalled By Simac S.P.A. NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 1988 Release # 88-105 VaporSimac Irons Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. - VaporSimac irons, which have been associated with at least seven incidents of fire including one burn injury, are being recalled in a voluntary agreement between Simac S.P.A. and the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission. Approximately 10,000 steam irons have been sold nationwide between 1985 and 1987 through major department stores and sewing specialty stores. The VaporSimac iron, advertised as having "features of a professional model applied to a household unit," has a separate transparent plastic cold water reservoir and a three-prong plug. The product designed to operate vertically as well as horizontally, retailed for about $100. Owners should immediately stop using their iron and return it to Electra Craft, 250 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 for a full refund. Postage costs will be reimbursed by the firm. For further information owners may call 1-800-223-1898. |
| Recall Number | 88105 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Simac S.P.A. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-06T00:00:00 |
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