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Tue Dec 11, 2007 5:36 pm  |
Hairstyling Irons Recalled by Farouk Systems Inc. Due to Fire and
Burn Hazards
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 11, 2007
Release #08-124
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 237-9175
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Hairstyling Irons Recalled by Farouk Systems Inc. Due to Fire and Burn
Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: WEE CHI Ceramic Hairstyling Irons
Units: About 5,700
Importer/Distributor: Farouk Systems Inc., of Houston, Texas
Hazard: The iron's "on/off" switch was installed incorrectly. When the
iron is plugged in and switch is in the "off" position, the iron remains
"on," which could pose fire and burn hazards.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled hairstyling iron is black and measures 9.5
inches long. "CHI" is printed on the iron in red lettering. Date code
0306 or 0507 is embossed on the inside of the paddle.
Sold by: Professional beauty supply distributors and beauty salons
nationwide from April 2006 through September 2007 for about $160.
Manufactured in: South Korea
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact
the firm to return the product for a full refund or replacement iron.
Farouk Systems is directly notifying all distributors and retailers.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Farouk Systems
Inc. at (800) 237-9175 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web site atwww.farouk.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08124.html
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:13 pm |
| WoM, I don't flat-iron, but it's good to see you around! Hope things are good. |
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 9:02 pm |
| I'm still here lurking but I didn't want anyone to catch on fire lol. |
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