Safety regulator, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron
Recall 02552 · Aug 15, 2002 · Proctor-Silex
970
units affected
970
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02552
- Date
- Aug 15, 2002
- Company
- Proctor-Silex
- Units affected
- 970
- Product
- Proctor-Silex steam irons
- Product type
- Irons (Clothing)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled irons (model 17520) are made of purple and white plastic. The "Proctor Silex" trademark is displayed on the side in white letters. The iron was packaged in a white cardboard box with gray lettering, labeled, in part, "EASY PRESS IRON....Model 17520.....Series A1320." The model number 17520 and the series number are located on the back side of the iron, at the bottom. They were manufactured in China.
What can happen
The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the iron immediately and call the company toll-free to arrange for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Shopko and Auchan stores sold these irons, from May 2002 through June 2002, for about $18.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled proctor-silex steam irons?
Consumers should stop using the iron immediately and call the company toll-free to arrange for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard.
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.