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

Recalled February 3, 2011 · CPSC recall 11118 · Sunbeam Products

Hazard

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

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 5,700

Incidents / injuries

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

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the irons and contact Sunbeam for a free replacement.

Contact

For additional information, call Sunbeam at (800) 656-9708 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.sunbeamconvertible.com

Product

Convertible Clothes Iron

Distributed by

Sunbeam Products Inc., Boca Raton, Fla.

Retailers

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

Made in

China

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