CPSC, Generic Value Products Announce Recall of GVP Hair Straightening Irons

Active Recall Announced June 2, 2005 CPSC #05186

Quick answer

CPSC, Generic Value Products Announce Recall of GVP Hair Straightening Irons is CPSC recall #05186, announced on June 2, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using these irons immediately and return them to any sally beauty supply store for a full refund or exchange for a different straightening iron.. Affected brands: Generic Value Products, Sally Beauty Company Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

GVP™ Ceramic Hair Straightening Iron

Recalled brands

Generic Value Products, Sally Beauty Company Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these irons immediately and return them to any Sally Beauty Supply store for a full refund or exchange for a different straightening iron.

Recall date

June 2, 2005

Categories

Curling/Hair Straightening Irons

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05186?

CPSC recall #05186 covers CPSC, Generic Value Products Announce Recall of GVP Hair Straightening Irons, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 2, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #05186?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05186 is consumers should stop using these irons immediately and return them to any sally beauty supply store for a full refund or exchange for a different straightening iron.. 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, Generic Value Products Announce Recall of GVP Hair Straightening 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/2005/CPSC-Generic-Value-Products-Announce-the-Recall-of-GVP-Hair-Straightening-Irons. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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