Clothing Irons Recalled by Conair Corporation Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09173 · Mar 31, 2009 · Conair Corporation
45,000
units affected
45,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09173
- Date
- Mar 31, 2009
- Company
- Conair Corporation
- Units affected
- 45,000
- Product
- Clothing Irons
- Product type
- Irons (Clothing)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Conair clothing irons with model numbers DPP1500, DPP1500R and DPP3500. The model number is printed below the soleplate. No other models are included in this recall.
What can happen
The clothing iron can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled clothing irons and contact Conair to receive a free comparable product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Conair has received three reports of overheating, including two fires resulting in property damage.
- Sold at
- Department and retail stores nationwide from July 2004 through October 2008 for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled clothing irons?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled clothing irons and contact Conair to receive a free comparable product.
What is the hazard?
The clothing iron can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.