CPSCRecalled Jun 2, 2005 · #05186
CPSC, Generic Value Products Announce Recall of GVP Hair Straightening Irons
Hazard
The heated ceramic plates on these irons can loosen and detach during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- GVP™ Ceramic Hair Straightening Iron
- Type
- Curling/Hair Straightening Irons
- Manufacturer
- Generic Value Products, of Omaha, Neb.
- Model numbers
- 264800
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Sally Beauty Supply stores nationwide and Puerto Rico, from March 21, 2005 through April 5, 2005, for about $70.
- Made in
- South Korea
What you should do
Consumers should stop using these irons immediately and return them to any Sally Beauty Supply store for a full refund or exchange for a different straightening iron.