Sunbeam Products Inc. Recalls Convertible Irons Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-118 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 3, 2011
- Brand
- Sunbeam Products
- Category
- Kitchen and small appliances
- Products
- Convertible Clothes Iron
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 5,700
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 8, 2016
What was recalled
The recalled product is the Sunbeam® Convertible Iron with a model number of GCSBRS - 103. It is a blue and gray, hand-held garment iron that converts to a garment steamer. The model number can be found on the bottom of the iron's plastic base. The recalled irons have date codes C235 or C237 imprinted on the blade of the plug and on the bottom of the packaging.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Convertible Clothes Iron · About 5,700 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide from June 2010 to November 2010 for about $60; Sunbeam Products Inc., Boca Raton, Fla..
Injuries or incidents reported
Sunbeam has received 17 reports of irons overheating and three reports of irons catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, call Sunbeam at (800) 656-9708 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.sunbeamconvertible.com
Recall history and context
Sunbeam Products appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Sunbeam Products recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 149 recalls in the kitchen and small appliances category, 41 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Convertible Clothes Iron (About 5,700 units). The recalled product is the Sunbeam® Convertible Iron with a model number of GCSBRS - 103.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the irons and contact Sunbeam for a free replacement.
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