T3 Recalls Twirl 360 Curling Irons Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 16026 · Nov 5, 2015 · T3
8,400
units affected
8,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16026
- Date
- Nov 5, 2015
- Company
- T3
- Units affected
- 8,400
- Product
- Curling irons
- Product type
- Curling/Hair Straightening Irons
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves T3 Twirl 360 Motion-Sensing Auto-Rotating 1.25-inch Curling Irons. The curling irons have a white plastic handle, a white metal rotating heat barrel and clamp, and a rose-gold colored grip. Model number 76570 is printed on the label that is placed on the handle of the tool and T3 is printed on the curling iron's barrel.
What can happen
The clamp can detach while in use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling irons and contact T3 for a prepaid shipping box to return the curling iron for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 130 reports of loose or detached curling iron clamps including two reports of minor burns.
- Sold at
- Nordstrom and Sephora stores and professional beauty supply distributors nationwide from December 2014 through October 2015 for about $230.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled curling irons?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling irons and contact T3 for a prepaid shipping box to return the curling iron for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The clamp can detach while in use, posing a burn 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.