Sunbeam Convertible Irons Recalled on 2/03/11 Due to Fire Hazard

These Irons Were Sold at Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Nationwide

R.C. Johnson
About 5,700 Sunbeam convertible irons were recalled on 2/03/11 by Sunbeam Products Inc., Boca Raton, Fla., because of a wiring issue. The iron can overheat and cause a fire, posing a risk of burn injury to consumers. Sunbeam has received 17 reports of irons overheating and three reports of irons catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.

These Sunbeam convertible irons were manufactured in China, and sold at Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide from June 2010 to November 2010 for about $60.

The recalled product is the SunbeamĀ® Convertible Iron with a model number of GCSBRS - 103. It is a blue and gray, hand-held garment iron that converts to a garment steamer. The model number can be found on the bottom of the iron's plastic base. The recalled irons have date codes C235 or C237 imprinted on the blade of the plug and on the bottom of the packaging.

Consumers should immediately stop using the irons and contact Sunbeam for a free replacement.

For additional information, call Sunbeam at (800) 656-9708 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.sunbeamconvertible.com.

Sunbeam's Recall Hotline: (800) 656-9708
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell them about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx.

The CPSC reminds consumers that it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Source: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11118.html

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  • Delicia Powers2/9/2011

    thanks for this warning RC!

  • Lori Gunn2/8/2011

    Thanks for sharing ♥ good work :)

  • Mike Powers2/8/2011

    Excellent information in this article. Thanks!

  • Sandy James2/8/2011

    Whew! I just bought a new iron and it's a Hamilton Beach!

  • Donald Rothra2/8/2011

    Serious stuff. Great article, Ruth.

  • Sherri Thornhill2/8/2011

    Thanks RC..

  • leroy coffie2/8/2011

    I knew there was a good reason not to iron my clothes

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