The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·26046·Announced 2025-10-23

Bio Ionic Curling Iron Recalled for Detaching Barrel Burn Hazard

Bio Ionic One-Inch-Long Barrel Curling Irons are being recalled because the barrel can snap and detach, posing a burn hazard. The company has received 258 reports of barrel detachment, including 6 minor burn injuries.

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: This product poses a documented burn hazard with 6 reported minor burn injuries from 258 instances of barrel detachment. The widespread distribution and documented manifestation of the hazard justify a High severity rating despite the minor nature of reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

The Bio Ionic One-Inch-Long Barrel Curling Iron (model LXT-CL-1.0, date codes 0722-1223) is being recalled because the barrel can snap and detach from the handle during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The manufacturer, J & D Brush Co., LLC, has received 258 reports of the barrel detaching, including 6 minor burn injuries.

Approximately 357,000 units have been sold in the United States, and an additional 3,000 units were sold in Canada. The curling irons were sold from August 2022 through July 2024 through multiple retailers, including Amazon, Bioionic.com, Salon Centric, Ulta, Sephora, Nordstrom, and salons and beauty supply stores nationwide. The product typically retailed for about $165.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling iron and unplug it. Consumers can contact Bio Ionic at 877-853-9627 (Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET), email [email protected], or visit www.bioionic.com and select Product Recalls at the bottom of the page. The company will provide a free replacement curling iron; consumers will be asked to cut off the plug and return it using a prepaid shipping label.

The recalled product

Product
Bio Ionic One-Inch-Long Barrel Curling Iron
Manufacturer
J & D Brush Co., LLC of Commack, New York
Category
Consumer Product — Hair Care / Styling Tools
Hazard
  • barrel-detachment
  • burn-injury
Affected units
357,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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