Prym Consumer USA · Recalled
Dritz Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
- Units
- About 12,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $50
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The electric scissors are white and blue, about 10" long and include an AC adaptor. "Dritz" is written on the handle on the blue grip.
The file
- Sold at
- Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores and other craft stores nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $50.
- Product type
- Scissors
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Prym Consumer USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Incident log
Prym Consumer USA has received two reports of the electric scissors igniting causing minor property damage.
What the notice says to do
Return the scissors to store where purchased or mail directly to Prym Consumer USA for a refund. If mailing to Prym, please include the product, your complete name, mailing address and phone number in the package and mail to Prym Consumer USA Recall Center, 950 Brisack Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
For additional information, contact the firm at 800-255-7796 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, by e-mail at customer.service@prym-consumer-usa.com or on the firm's website at www.prym-consumer-usa.com
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 JUN 10 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.