CPSCOctober 24, 2003

CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling

CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons

Why was CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling recalled?

The electrical insulation in the curling irons may break down, resulting in a possible electric shock and injury to the user.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using these curling irons immediately and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or refund. Contact: Consumers may contact Wahl Clipper Corp. toll-free at (800) 334-4627 between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm CT Monday through Friday to get details on how to return the product for a free replacement.

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
Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2-inch barrel curling irons
Company
Wahl Clipper Corp. of Sterling, Ill.
Quantity
6,000
Sold at
Wahl Clipper Corp. sold the curling iron for about $20 to $22 in discount stores, drug stores, and online, from May 2003 until September 2003.
Recall date
October 24, 2003
Incidents / injuries
Wahl Clipper Corp. has not received any reports of electric shock or injury related to this product or defect.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled curling iron package reads "Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2 inch barrel." Two model numbers are involved: 5266-500 (sold in a plastic package) and 5266-500B (sold in a box). The curling irons have a gold and silver handle with gold barrel and silver clamp. The words "Wahl" and "Duet" are on the handle of the curling iron.

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