Recalls / 2005-06-02
CPSC, Generic Value Products Announce Recall of GVP Hair Straightening Irons
05186 · Recalled 2005-06-02 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
The heated ceramic plates on these irons can loosen and detach during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Reported injuries
Generic Value Products has received 38 reports of the ceramic plate in these irons overheating and detaching from the plastic housing, including two minor skin burns from a detached plate.
Remedy
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GVP™ Ceramic Hair Straightening Iron | About 20,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Generic Value Products
- Distributor
- Sally Beauty Company Inc., of Denton, Texas
- Made in
- South Korea
- Sold at
- Sally Beauty Supply, Puerto Rico, from March 21, 2005 through April 5, 2005, for about $70.
Consumer contact
Call Generic Value Products toll-free at (800) 526-3009 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.GVPrecall.com
Source: CPSC recall 05186. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.