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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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Description

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.

View the official CPSC notice