CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron

Active Recall Announced August 15, 2002 CPSC #02552

Quick answer

CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron is CPSC recall #02552, announced on August 15, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the iron immediately and call the company toll-free to arrange for a free replacement.. Affected brand: Proctor-Silex.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Proctor-Silex steam irons

Recalled brands

Proctor-Silex

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the iron immediately and call the company toll-free to arrange for a free replacement.

Recall date

August 15, 2002

Categories

Irons (Clothing)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02552?

CPSC recall #02552 covers CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 15, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #02552?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02552 is consumers should stop using the iron immediately and call the company toll-free to arrange for a free replacement.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Proctor-Silex-Announce-Recall-of-Steam-Iron-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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