The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·99003b·Announced 1998-10-06

Bargain Wholesale Recalls Onika Steam/Dry Spray Irons Due to Fire and Scald Risks

Bargain Wholesale is recalling Onika Steam/Dry Spray Irons because inappropriate wiring and non-ignition-resistant housings create fire and scald hazards.

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 structural defect (inappropriate wiring) that can cause a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (fire risk).

Plain-English summary

Bargain Wholesale, of City of Commerce, Calif., is recalling approximately 7,000 Onika Steam/Dry Spray Irons. The irons are made of gray plastic and were sold in discount stores in the western U.S. from January 1997 through June 1998 for about $4. The product is packaged in a red box labeled "Onika Steam/Dry Spray Iron ... ZQYD150g ... UL ... Made in Taiwan," and the electric cord bears the partial writing "CH0001708-91."

The recall is due to safety hazards where the irons have inappropriate size wiring, which can cause a fire, and plastic housings that are not resistant to ignition. Additionally, the irons present a potential scald hazard during use; if tilted downward, a shower of hot water is unexpectedly emitted.

Consumers should immediately stop using this item and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Bargain Wholesale toll-free at (888) 289-3325 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Onika Steam/Dry Spray Iron
Manufacturer
Bargain Wholesale, of City of Commerce, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Small Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
7,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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