The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11118·Announced 2011-02-03

Sunbeam Recalls Convertible Irons Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Sunbeam is recalling about 5,700 convertible irons sold at Bed Bath & Beyond due to a wiring issue that can cause overheating and fire.

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 fire hazard with reported incidents of overheating and fire, but no injuries have been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Sunbeam Products Inc. is recalling approximately 5,700 units of the Sunbeam Convertible Iron, model number GCSBRS-103. The recalled product is a blue and gray, hand-held garment iron that converts to a garment steamer. The model number is located on the bottom of the iron's plastic base, and the recalled units have date codes C235 or C237 imprinted on the blade of the plug and on the bottom of the packaging.

The recall was issued because a wiring issue can cause the iron to overheat and catch 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.

The affected irons were sold exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide from June 2010 to November 2010 for about $60. Consumers should immediately stop using the irons and contact Sunbeam at (800) 656-9708 or visit www.sunbeamconvertible.com for a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Convertible Clothes Iron
Category
Consumer Product — Small Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
5,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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