Electric Irons
CPSC Recall #97-091 — March 30, 1997
Product
Electric Irons
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MBR Industries Inc. of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 40,000 electric irons. The irons' thermostats could malfunction causing the irons to overheat, which presents a fire hazard.CPSC and MBR are not aware of any injuries involving these irons. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.The black, red, or beige irons have a metal base and a plastic handle. The "Pomtrex" trademark displays above the settings' menu. The iron was packaged in a cardboard box labeled in part, "POMTREX ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC IRON...MODEL NO. 600-00701."Independent discount, hardware, and variety stores nationwide sold the irons from November 1994 through September 1996 for about $7.Consumers should stop using the recalled irons immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call MBR at (800) 325-0015. Consumers who live in Florida can call MBR collect at (305) 769-1000.
Hazard
The irons' thermostats could malfunction causing the irons to overheat, which presents a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
CPSC and MBR are not aware of any injuries involving these irons. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled irons immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 40,000
Sold At
Independent discount, hardware, and variety stores nationwide sold the irons from November 1994 through September 1996 for about $7.