CPSC, Generic Value Products Announce Recall of GVP Hair Straightening Irons
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-06-02 · 05186
Hazards
The heated ceramic plates on these irons can loosen and detach during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Recall
Number
05186
Date
2005-06-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
GVP™ Ceramic Hair Straightening Iron
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Generic Value Products, of Omaha, Neb.
Retailer(s)
Sally Beauty Supply stores nationwide and Puerto Rico, from March 21, 2005 through April 5, 2005, for about $70.
Distributor(s)
Sally Beauty Company Inc., of Denton, Texas
Country of manufacture
South Korea
Description
This hair straightening iron has a black housing with golden-colored ceramic heating plates. "Generic Value Products™" is written on the top of the iron and "GVP™" is written in a white circle on the side of the iron. The iron was packaged in a black and white box with the letters GVP™ in large type in the upper left hand front corner. The SKU is 264800, which is written on the packaging.