CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The electrical insulation in the curling irons may break down, resulting in a possible electric shock and injury to the user.
CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using these curling irons immediately and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or refund.
Contact Information
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.
Recall Details
Sold At
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.
Injuries
Wahl Clipper Corp. has not received any reports of electric shock or injury related to this product or defect.
Recall Number
04015
Product Information
Product Name
"Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2-inch barrel" curling irons
Product Type
Curling/Hair Straightening Irons
Number of Units
6,000
Imported By
Wahl Clipper Corp. of Sterling, Ill.
Manufactured In
China