Conair Recalls Curling Irons for Shock and Electrocution Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-02-07 · 07097
Hazards
The handle of the curling iron can come apart, exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
07097
Date
2007-02-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Curling Irons
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn.
Retailer(s)
Discount retailers and drug stores nationwide during January 2006 for about $25.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves ceramic, gold-matte finish curling irons. The irons have a 1, 1¼, or 1½-inch barrel, metal counter rest, vertically placed ON-OFF buttons, and a heat set dial that ranges from 0 to 30. A four-digit date code can be found on the plug prong. Date codes included in this recall range from November 2005 through July 2006 (ex. 0706). The name "Conair" is printed on the handle of the iron.