GVP™ Ceramic Hair Straightening Iron
CPSC Recall #05-186 — June 1, 2005
Product
GVP™ Ceramic Hair Straightening Iron
Description
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.
Hazard
The heated ceramic plates on these irons can loosen and detach during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Generic Value Products has received 38 reports of the ceramic plate in these irons overheating and detaching from the plastic housing, including two minor skin burns from a detached plate.
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.
Units Affected
About 20,000
Sold At
Sally Beauty Supply stores nationwide and Puerto Rico from March 21, 2005, through April 5, 2005, for about $70.
Manufacturer
Generic Value Products, of Omaha, Neb.
Manufactured In
South Korea