Conair · Recalled
Conair Recalls Curling Irons for Shock and Electrocution Hazards
The handle of the curling iron can come apart, exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 322,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $25
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves ceramic, gold-matte finish curling irons. The irons have a 1, 1¼, or 1½-inch barrel, metal counter rest, vertically placed ON-OFF buttons, and a heat set dial that ranges from 0 to 30. A four-digit date code can be found on the plug prong. Date codes included in this recall range from November 2005 through July 2006 (ex. 0706). The name "Conair" is printed on the handle of the iron.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount retailers and drug stores nationwide during January 2006 for about $25.
- Product type
- Curling/Hair Straightening Irons
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling iron and contact Conair to receive a free replacement.
For additional information, contact Conair at (800) 687-6916 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.conair.com/ironrecall.html
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 07 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.