Sunbeam Products Inc. Convertible Irons recall: Fire Hazard
Sunbeam Products Inc. Recalls Convertible Irons Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond
Why was Sunbeam Products Inc. Convertible Irons recalled?
The iron can overheat and cause a fire because of a wiring issue, posing a risk of burn injury to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the irons and contact Sunbeam for a free replacement. Contact: For additional information, call Sunbeam at (800) 656-9708 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.sunbeamconvertible.com
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
- Convertible Clothes Iron
- Company
- Sunbeam Products Inc., Boca Raton, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 5,700
- Sold at
- Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide from June 2010 to November 2010 for about $60
- Recall date
- February 3, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- Sunbeam has received 17 reports of irons overheating and three reports of irons catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled product is the Sunbeam® Convertible Iron with a model number of GCSBRS - 103. It is a blue and gray, hand-held garment iron that converts to a garment steamer. The model number can be found on the bottom of the iron's plastic base. The recalled irons have date codes C235 or C237 imprinted on the blade of the plug and on the bottom of the packaging.