Dritz Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 10262 · Jun 10, 2010 · Prym Consumer USA
12,000
units affected
12,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10262
- Date
- Jun 10, 2010
- Company
- Prym Consumer USA
- Units affected
- 12,000
- Product
- Dritz Quick Cut™ Electric Scissors
- Product type
- Scissors
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The electric scissors are white and blue, about 10" long and include an AC adaptor. "Dritz" is written on the handle on the blue grip.
What can happen
The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Return the scissors to store where purchased or mail directly to Prym Consumer USA for a refund. If mailing to Prym, please include the product, your complete name, mailing address and phone number in the package and mail to Prym Consumer USA Recall Center, 950 Brisack Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Prym Consumer USA has received two reports of the electric scissors igniting causing minor property damage.
- Sold at
- Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores and other craft stores nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dritz quick cut™ electric scissors?
Return the scissors to store where purchased or mail directly to Prym Consumer USA for a refund. If mailing to Prym, please include the product, your complete name, mailing address and phone number in the package and mail to Prym Consumer USA Recall Center, 950 Brisack Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
What is the hazard?
The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.