The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·10262·Announced 2010-06-10

Dritz Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym for Fire and Burn Hazards

Prym is recalling Dritz Quick Cut Electric Scissors because they can overheat, posing fire and burn risks. Two reports of ignition causing minor property damage were received.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

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

Plain-English summary

Prym Consumer USA is recalling about 12,000 Dritz Quick Cut Electric Scissors. The scissors are white and blue, approximately 10 inches long, and include an AC adaptor. The word "Dritz" is written on the handle on the blue grip.

The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Prym Consumer USA has received two reports of the electric scissors igniting, which caused minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The scissors were sold at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores and other craft stores nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $50. Consumers should stop using the scissors and return them to the store where purchased or mail them directly to Prym Consumer USA for a refund. If mailing, include the product, complete name, mailing address, and phone number in the package and send it to Prym Consumer USA Recall Center, 950 Brisack Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

The recalled product

Product
Dritz Quick Cut™ Electric Scissors
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Tools
Hazard
Affected units
12,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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