T3 Recalls Twirl 360 Curling Irons Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled November 5, 2015 · CPSC recall 16026 · T3

Hazard

The clamp can detach while in use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 8,400 (in addition, about 800 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received 130 reports of loose or detached curling iron clamps including two reports of minor burns.

Description

This recall involves T3 Twirl 360 Motion-Sensing Auto-Rotating 1.25-inch Curling Irons. The curling irons have a white plastic handle, a white metal rotating heat barrel and clamp, and a rose-gold colored grip. Model number 76570 is printed on the label that is placed on the handle of the tool and T3 is printed on the curling iron's barrel.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling irons and contact T3 for a prepaid shipping box to return the curling iron for a free repair.

Contact

T3 Micro toll-free at 866-376-8880 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.t3micro.com and click on "Product Recalls" link on the bottom of the page for more information.

Product

Curling irons

Imported by

T3 Micro Inc., of Venice, Calif.

Retailers

Nordstrom and Sephora stores and professional beauty supply distributors nationwide from December 2014 through October 2015 for about $230.

Made in

China

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