CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron

What was recalled

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.

Where it was sold

• Shopko and Auchan stores sold these irons, from May 2002 through June 2002, for about $18.

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