CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-10-24 · 04015
Hazards
The electrical insulation in the curling irons may break down, resulting in a possible electric shock and injury to the user.
Recall
Number
04015
Date
2003-10-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
"Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2-inch barrel" curling irons
Companies
Retailer(s)
Wahl Clipper Corp. sold the curling iron for about $20 to $22 in discount stores, drug stores, and online, from May 2003 until September 2003.
Importer(s)
Wahl Clipper Corp. of Sterling, Ill.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled curling iron package reads "Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2 inch barrel." Two model numbers are involved: 5266-500 (sold in a plastic package) and 5266-500B (sold in a box). The curling irons have a gold and silver handle with gold barrel and silver clamp. The words "Wahl" and "Duet" are on the handle of the curling iron.