CPSC2005-06-02
CPSC, Generic Value Products Announce Recall of GVP Hair Straightening Irons
Generic Value Products, of Omaha, Neb.
Hazard
The heated ceramic plates on these irons can loosen and detach during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these irons immediately and return them to any Sally Beauty Supply store for a full refund or exchange for a different straightening iron.
Sold at
Sally Beauty Supply stores nationwide and Puerto Rico, from March 21, 2005 through April 5, 2005, for about $70.
Affected count
About 20,000
Injuries reported
Generic Value Products has received 38 reports of the ceramic plate in these irons overheating and detaching from the plastic housing, including two minor skin burns from a detached plate.
Manufactured in
South Korea
Products
GVP™ Ceramic Hair Straightening Iron
Consumer contact
Call Generic Value Products toll-free at (800) 526-3009 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.GVPrecall.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Generic-Value-Products-Announce-the-Recall-of-GVP-Hair-Straightening-IronsDon't want to check this manually?
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