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CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron

CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-08-15 · 02552

Hazards

The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard.

Recall

Number
02552
Date
2002-08-15
Injuries reported
1

Products

Names
Proctor-Silex steam irons

Companies

Retailer(s)
Shopko and Auchan stores sold these irons, from May 2002 through June 2002, for about $18.
Importer(s)
Proctor-Silex, of Glen Allen, Va.
Country of manufacture
China

Description

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.

Source

Authoritative
CPSC recall page
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