Conair Recalls Curling Irons for Shock and Electrocution Hazards
Recall 07097 · Feb 7, 2007 · Conair
322,000
units affected
322,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07097
- Date
- Feb 7, 2007
- Company
- Conair
- Units affected
- 322,000
- Product
- Curling Irons
- Product type
- Curling/Hair Straightening Irons
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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.
What can happen
The handle of the curling iron can come apart, exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling iron and contact Conair to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Discount retailers and drug stores nationwide during January 2006 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled curling irons?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling iron and contact Conair to receive a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The handle of the curling iron can come apart, exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution 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.