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Recall 02552 — Proctor-Silex steam irons

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2002-08-15

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
02552
Date of alert
2002-08-15
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The recalled irons (model 17520) are made of purple and white plastic. The "Proctor Silex" trademark is displayed on the side in white letters. The iron was packaged in a white cardboard box with gray lettering, labeled, in part, "EASY PRESS IRON....Model 17520.....Series A1320." The model number 17520 and the series number are located on the back side of the iron, at the bottom. They were manufactured in China. Hazards: The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Proctor-Silex-Announce-Recall-of-Steam-Ir

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