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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2002-08-15

CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron

Is my product affected?

Proctor-Silex steam irons

  • Brand Proctor-Silex, of Glen Allen, Va.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Proctor-Silex model 17520 steam irons are being recalled due to a fire hazard. The circuit board inside these irons can ignite, creating a risk of fire. The recalled irons are purple and white plastic with "Proctor Silex" displayed in white letters on the side. They came in white cardboard boxes labeled "EASY PRESS IRON" with model number 17520 and series number A1320, and were manufactured in China. The model and series numbers can be found on the back of the iron at the bottom.

Consumers who own this recalled iron should stop using it immediately and call Proctor-Silex toll-free to arrange for a free replacement.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the iron immediately and call the company toll-free to arrange for a free replacement.

Details from the source

The recalled irons (model 17520) are made of purple and white plastic. The "Proctor Silex" trademark is displayed on the side in white letters. The iron was packaged in a white cardboard box with gray lettering, labeled, in part, "EASY PRESS IRON....Model 17520.....Series A1320." The model number 17520 and the series number are located on the back side of the iron, at the bottom. They were manufactured in China.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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