CPSC2015-11-05
T3 Recalls Twirl 360 Curling Irons Due to Burn Hazard
T3 Micro Inc., of Venice, Calif.
Hazard
The clamp can detach while in use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling irons and contact T3 for a prepaid shipping box to return the curling iron for a free repair.
Sold at
Nordstrom and Sephora stores and professional beauty supply distributors nationwide from December 2014 through October 2015 for about $230.
Affected count
About 8,400 (in addition, about 800 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 130 reports of loose or detached curling iron clamps including two reports of minor burns.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Curling irons
Consumer contact
T3 Micro toll-free at 866-376-8880 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.t3micro.com and click on "Product Recalls" link on the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/T3-Recalls-Twirl-360-Curling-IronsDon't want to check this manually?
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