CPSC, Generic Value Products Announce Recall of GVP Hair Straightening Irons
What was recalled
This hair straightening iron has a black housing with golden-colored ceramic heating plates. "Generic Value Products™" is written on the top of the iron and "GVP™" is written in a white circle on the side of the iron. The iron was packaged in a black and white box with the letters GVP™ in large type in the upper left hand front corner. The SKU is 264800, which is written on the packaging.
Hazard
The heated ceramic plates on these irons can loosen and detach during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Injuries
Generic Value Products has received 38 reports of the ceramic plate in these irons overheating and detaching from the plastic housing, including two minor skin burns from a detached plate.
Made in
South Korea
Where it was sold
- Sally Beauty Supply stores nationwide and Puerto Rico, from March 21, 2005 through April 5, 2005, for about $70.
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