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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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| July 14, 1988 |
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| Release #88-049 |
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Conair Corporation Recalls 3 Models of Wave Makers Curling Irons
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission, the Conair Corporation of Stamford,
Conn., has recalled three models of its 1987 "Wave Makers"
curling iron, model CD 20M, CD 21M and CD 22M. The curling irons
may, under certain conditions, short circuit and ignite the line
cord, presenting a potential thermal burn and fire hazard.
The company has determined that no more than 5,000 of the
approximately 76,000 curling irons which were sold to consumers
between February and June, 1987 by a variety of retailers, are
involved. In June, 1987, the company acted to obtain the return
of unsold units of the three models from retailers.
Eighty-two incidents of the line cord shorting or igniting
have been reported. Approximatly 20 of these incidents involved
minor burn injuries. Three incidents were reported in April and
May, 1988.
The product has a mauve colored handle, a silver barrel and
a white plastic cool tip. Each curling iron is identified as
model CD 20M, CD 21M, or CD 22M, and with one of the following
date codes: 01 87E, 02 87E, 03 87E, 04 87E, 05 87E, 04-87, and 05
87. The model number appears at the base of the handle, and the
date code appears on one blade of the line cord plug.
Consumers who identify their curling iron as recalled
should stop using it, tag it with their name and address, and
mail it to Conair Corporation/Wave Makers, 11 Executive Avenue,
Edison, N.J. 08817. The company will repair or replace the
curling iron and return it to the consumer within three weeks of
receipt. Owners will be reimbursed for their return postage.
As an alternative, owners may return their recalled curling
iron to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. Owners
should disregard this notice if their unit has already been
repaired, or if the product label is marked "inspected" and the
letter "R1' appears after the model number and on one of the plug
blades.
No other Conair curling iron nor appliances are subject to
this recall. Consumers who have questions or need assistance may
call Conair toll-free at 800-631-5391, weekdays, 9 a.m. and 6
p.m., EDT.
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