The iron can overheat and cause a fire because of a wiring issue, posing a risk of burn injury to consumers.
For additional information, call Sunbeam at (800) 656-9708 anytime or visit the firm’s website at www.sunbeamconvertible.com.
Recall Details
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2011 Release #11-118 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 656-9708 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Convertible Clothes Iron
Units: About 5,700
Distributor: Sunbeam Products Inc., Boca Raton, Fla.
Hazard: The iron can overheat and cause a fire because of a wiring issue, posing a risk of burn injury to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Sunbeam has received 17 reports of irons overheating and three reports of irons catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide from June 2010 to November 2010 for about $60
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the irons and contact Sunbeam for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Sunbeam at (800) 656-9708 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.sunbeamconvertible.com
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