# CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons
> **CPSC recall** · 2003-10-24 · 04015 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 04015
- **Date:** 2003-10-24
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

"Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2-inch barrel" curling irons

## Hazards

The electrical insulation in the curling irons may break down, resulting in a possible electric shock and injury to the user.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Wahl-Clipper-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Curling-Irons-)
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