CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons

Active Recall Announced October 24, 2003 CPSC #04015

Quick answer

CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons is CPSC recall #04015, announced on October 24, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled curling iron package reads "Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2 inch barrel." Two model numbers are involved: 5266-500 (sold in a plastic package) and 5266-500B (sold in a box). The curling irons have a gold and silver handle with gold barrel and silver clamp. The words "Wahl" and "Duet" are on the handle of the curling iron. The remedy is consumers should stop using these curling irons immediately and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or refund.. Affected brand: Wahl Clipper Corp. of Sterling, Ill..

Hazard

The recalled curling iron package reads "Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2 inch barrel." Two model numbers are involved: 5266-500 (sold in a plastic package) and 5266-500B (sold in a box). The curling irons have a gold and silver handle with gold barrel and silver clamp. The words "Wahl" and "Duet" are on the handle of the curling iron.

Affected products

"Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2-inch barrel" curling irons

Recalled brands

Wahl Clipper Corp. of Sterling, Ill.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these curling irons immediately and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or refund.

Recall date

October 24, 2003

Categories

Curling/Hair Straightening Irons

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #04015?

CPSC recall #04015 covers CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 24, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled curling iron package reads "Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2 inch barrel." Two model numbers are involved: 5266-500 (sold in a plastic package) and 5266-500B (sold in a box). The curling irons have a gold and silver handle with gold barrel and silver clamp. The words "Wahl" and "Duet" are on the handle of the curling iron.

What is the remedy for recall #04015?

The CPSC remedy for recall #04015 is consumers should stop using these curling irons immediately and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or refund.. 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, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons 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/2004/CPSC-Wahl-Clipper-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Curling-Irons-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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