CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron
CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron
Why was CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron recalled?
The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the iron immediately and call the company toll-free to arrange for a free replacement. Contact: For more information, contact Proctor-Silex toll free, at (800) 672-5872, 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Proctor-Silex steam irons
- Company
- Proctor-Silex, of Glen Allen, Va.
- Quantity
- Approximately 970
- Sold at
- Shopko and Auchan stores sold these irons, from May 2002 through June 2002, for about $18.
- Recall date
- August 15, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled irons (model 17520) are made of purple and white plastic. The "Proctor Silex" trademark is displayed on the side in white letters. The iron was packaged in a white cardboard box with gray lettering, labeled, in part, "EASY PRESS IRON....Model 17520.....Series A1320." The model number 17520 and the series number are located on the back side of the iron, at the bottom. They were manufactured in China.