Sunbeam Products Inc. · Recalled
Sunbeam Products Inc. Recalls Convertible Irons Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond
The iron can overheat and cause a fire because of a wiring issue, posing a risk of burn injury to consumers.
- Units
- About 5,700
- Reports
- 17
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $60
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide from June 2010 to November 2010 for about $60
- Product type
- Irons (Clothing)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Sunbeam Products Inc., Boca Raton, Fla.
Incident log
Sunbeam has received 17 reports of irons overheating and three reports of irons catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the irons and contact Sunbeam for a free replacement.
For additional information, call Sunbeam at (800) 656-9708 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.sunbeamconvertible.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 FEB 03 2011; last revised JUL 08 2016.
