Sunbeam Products Inc. Recalls Convertible Irons Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond
Recall 11118 · Feb 3, 2011 · Sunbeam Products Inc.
5,700
units affected
5,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11118
- Date
- Feb 3, 2011
- Company
- Sunbeam Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,700
- Product
- Convertible Clothes Iron
- Product type
- Irons (Clothing)
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled product is the Sunbeam® Convertible Iron with a model number of GCSBRS - 103. It is a blue and gray, hand-held garment iron that converts to a garment steamer. The model number can be found on the bottom of the iron's plastic base. The recalled irons have date codes C235 or C237 imprinted on the blade of the plug and on the bottom of the packaging.
What can happen
The iron can overheat and cause a fire because of a wiring issue, posing a risk of burn injury to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the irons and contact Sunbeam for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sunbeam has received 17 reports of irons overheating and three reports of irons catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide from June 2010 to November 2010 for about $60
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled convertible clothes iron?
Consumers should immediately stop using the irons and contact Sunbeam for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The iron can overheat and cause a fire because of a wiring issue, posing a risk of burn injury 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.