The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·16026·Announced 2015-11-05

T3 Recalls Twirl 360 Curling Irons Due to Burn Hazard

T3 Micro is recalling about 8,400 Twirl 360 curling irons because the clamp can detach, posing a burn hazard. Consumers should stop using the product and contact T3 for a free repair.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 hazard) with reported minor injuries, but no serious injuries or fatalities are reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

T3 Micro Inc. is recalling about 8,400 T3 Twirl 360 Motion-Sensing Auto-Rotating 1.25-inch Curling Irons. The recall involves curling irons with a white plastic handle, a white metal rotating heat barrel and clamp, and a rose-gold colored grip. Model number 76570 is printed on the label on the handle, and T3 is printed on the barrel. The products were manufactured in China.

The curling irons are subject to recall because the clamp can detach while in use, posing a burn hazard to consumers. T3 has received 130 reports of loose or detached curling iron clamps, including two reports of minor burns. The products were sold at Nordstrom and Sephora stores and professional beauty supply distributors nationwide from December 2014 through October 2015 for about $230. An additional 800 units were sold in Canada.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling irons. They should contact T3 Micro toll-free at 866-376-8880 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.t3micro.com and click on the "Product Recalls" link to obtain a prepaid shipping box to return the curling iron for a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Curling irons
Manufacturer
T3 Micro Inc., of Venice, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
8,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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