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Recall 05186 — GVP™ Ceramic Hair Straightening Iron

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2005-06-02

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
05186
Date of alert
2005-06-02
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Generic Value Products, of Omaha, Neb.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: The heated ceramic plates on these irons can loosen and detach during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Generic-Value-Products-Announce-the-Recal

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