GVP Ceramic Hair Straightening Irons Recalled for Detaching Plates
Generic Value Products is recalling GVP Ceramic Hair Straightening Irons because the heated ceramic plates can detach, posing a burn risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn injury) where minor injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with reported harm but no severe injuries or fatalities.
Plain-English summary
Generic Value Products is recalling approximately 20,000 GVP Ceramic Hair Straightening Irons. The recall was initiated because the heated ceramic plates on these irons can loosen and detach from the plastic housing during use, which poses a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
The recalled irons have 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. The product was sold in a black and white box with the letters GVP™ in large type in the upper left front corner. The SKU is 264800.
The irons were sold at Sally Beauty Supply stores nationwide and in Puerto Rico from March 21, 2005, through April 5, 2005, for about $70. Generic Value Products has received 38 reports of the ceramic plate overheating and detaching, including two reports of minor skin burns from a detached plate.
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. Consumers can also call Generic Value Products toll-free at (800) 526-3009 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.GVPrecall.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- GVP™ Ceramic Hair Straightening Iron
- Manufacturer
- Generic Value Products, of Omaha, Neb.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 20,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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