The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·09173·Announced 2009-03-31

Conair Recalls Clothing Irons Due to Overheating and Fire Hazard

Conair is recalling approximately 45,000 clothing irons because they can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should stop using the irons and contact Conair for a free replacement.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported property damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe category.

Plain-English summary

Conair Corporation is recalling approximately 45,000 clothing irons with model numbers DPP1500, DPP1500R, and DPP3500. The model number is printed below the soleplate. No other models are included in this recall.

The recalled irons can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Conair has received three reports of overheating, including two fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries were reported.

The irons were sold at department and retail stores nationwide from July 2004 through October 2008 for about $50. Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled clothing irons. They should contact Conair at (800) 687-6916 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.Conair.com to receive a free comparable product.

The recalled product

Product
Clothing Irons
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing Irons
Hazard
Affected units
45,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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