Magic Curl Professional, hand-held Curling Irons
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
C and S Trading Co. is recalling model 100 "Magic Curl" hand-held curling irons sold nationwide between January 1976 and November 1976 due to a possible burn or shock hazard. The recalled curling irons have a chrome-coated heating element and yellow swivel handle, packaged in purple and gold or blue and gold cardboard boxes. The defect is in the handle casing, which can separate during use and allow sparks to be emitted, potentially causing burns or electric shock. The model 100 "New Magic Curl" with a white handle is not affected by this recall. The company is aware of five burn incidents and one shock accident related to these curling irons.
Consumers who own the recalled curling irons should immediately stop using them and either return them to their dealer or mail them to C and S Trading Co. at 138 East Savarona Way, Carson, California 90746, or call (213) 770-1485. The company will provide a free replacement curling iron and reimburse postage costs for consumers who mail in their recalled units.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Burn - Not Fire-Related
May 1, 1978 Release # 78-027 Recall Of Hand-Held Curling Irons WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 1) -- C and S Trading Co., Carson, Calif., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced a voluntary recall of model 100 "Magic Curl" hand-held curling irons because they pose a possible burn or shock hazard. The curling irons subject to recall contain a chrome-coated heating element and a yellow swivel handle. Thousands of these devices were sold nationwide between January 1976 and November 1976. The model 100 "New Magic Curl" curling iron with a white handle is not being recalled. No permanent identifying marks are embossed on the curling iron itself. However, there are two stickers on the swivel handle -- one with the name and address of CandS Trading Co., and the other with " 'Magic Curl,' 120V-60c/s, H130W, LOW15W, Korea." The curling irons are packaged in a purple and gold or blue and gold cardboard box with the words, "Professional Curling Iron, 'MAGIC CURL' " prominently displayed on two sides. The defect lies in the handle casing, which can separate after a short period of use, allowing sparks to be emitted and creating the possibility of shock or burns. CPSC staff is aware of five burn incidents and one shock accident related to the curling irons. Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled curling irons and either return them to their dealer or mail them to the CandS Trading Co., 138 East Savarona Way, Carson, Calif. 90746, (213) 770-1485, for a free replacement; curling iron and reimbursement of postage costs. Anyone wanting additional information about this recall should contact the CandS Trading Co
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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