CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons

Recalled October 24, 2003 · CPSC recall 04015 · Wahl Clipper

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

Hazard

The electrical insulation in the curling irons may break down, resulting in a possible electric shock and injury to the user.

Remedy

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

Units

6,000

Incidents / injuries

Wahl Clipper Corp. has not received any reports of electric shock or injury related to this product or defect.

Description

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 to do

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

Contact

Consumers may contact Wahl Clipper Corp. toll-free at (800) 334-4627 between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm CT Monday through Friday to get details on how to return the product for a free replacement.

Product

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

Imported by

Wahl Clipper Corp. of Sterling, Ill.

Retailers

Wahl Clipper Corp. sold the curling iron for about $20 to $22 in discount stores, drug stores, and online, from May 2003 until September 2003.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →