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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2007-02-07

Conair Recalls Curling Irons for Shock and Electrocution Hazards

Is my product affected?

Curling Irons

  • Brand Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn.

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

What happened

Conair has recalled certain ceramic curling irons with gold-matte finishes due to a hazard where the handle can come apart and expose the line cord, creating a risk of shock or electrocution. The affected irons have 1, 1¼, or 1½-inch barrels, metal counter rests, vertically placed ON-OFF buttons, and heat dials ranging from 0 to 30. The recalled products have date codes on the plug prong from November 2005 through July 2006.

According to the recall notice, consumers who have one of these curling irons should immediately stop using it and contact Conair to receive a free replacement.

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

Hazard

The handle of the curling iron can come apart, exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling iron and contact Conair to receive a free replacement.

Details from the source

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.

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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