VaporSimac irons
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
VaporSimac irons, sold nationwide between 1985 and 1987 through major department stores and sewing specialty stores, are being recalled due to fire hazards. Approximately 10,000 of these steam irons have been associated with at least seven fire incidents, including one burn injury. The irons feature a transparent plastic cold water reservoir, three-prong plug, and can operate both vertically and horizontally, and retailed for about $100.
Affected consumers should immediately stop using their VaporSimac iron and return it to Electra Craft at 250 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 for a full refund. The company will reimburse postage costs. Consumers with questions may call 1-800-223-1898.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
VaporSimac Irons Recalled By Simac S.P.A. NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 1988 Release # 88-105 VaporSimac Irons Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. - VaporSimac irons, which have been associated with at least seven incidents of fire including one burn injury, are being recalled in a voluntary agreement between Simac S.P.A. and the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission. Approximately 10,000 steam irons have been sold nationwide between 1985 and 1987 through major department stores and sewing specialty stores. The VaporSimac iron, advertised as having "features of a professional model applied to a household unit," has a separate transparent plastic cold water reservoir and a three-prong plug. The product designed to operate vertically as well as horizontally, retailed for about $100. Owners should immediately stop using their iron and return it to Electra Craft, 250 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 for a full refund. Postage costs will be reimbursed by the firm. For further information owners may call 1-800-223-1898.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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