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Fire / OverheatingFebruary 3, 2011CPSC #11118

Sunbeam Products Inc. Recalls Convertible Irons Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond

Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
5,700
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The iron can overheat and cause a fire because of a wiring issue, posing a risk of burn injury to consumers.

Injuries

Sunbeam has received 17 reports of irons overheating and three reports of irons catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide from June 2010 to November 2010 for about $60

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