CPSCAugust 15, 2002consumer
CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the iron immediately and call the company toll-free to arrange for a free replacement.
Brands named
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Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
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- FDASignature Laparoscopic Instruments, Atraumatic Grasper with Rotating Shaft and Monopolar Electrosurgical Footswitch Connector. Model/REF Number: 5864000.2024-01-09
- FDASignature Laparoscopic Instruments, Sharp Tooth Grasper with Rotating Shaft and Monopolar Electrosurgical Footswitch Connector. Model/REF Number: 5863020.2024-01-09
- FDASignature Laparoscopic Instruments, 20mm Atraumatic Grasper with Rotating Shaft and Monopolar Electrosurgical Footswitch Connector. Model/REF Number: 5881033.2024-01-09
- FDASignature Laparoscopic Instruments, Alligator Grasper with Rotating Shaft and Monopolar Electrosurgical Footswitch Connector. Model/REF Number: 5863050.2024-01-09
- FDASignature Laparoscopic Instruments, Allis Clamp Grasper with Rotating Shaft and Monopolar Electrosurgical Footswitch Connector. Model/REF Number: 5862030.2024-01-09
- FDASignature Laparoscopic Instruments, Bullet Tip Grasper with Rotating Shaft and Monopolar Electrosurgical Footswitch Connector. Model/REF Number: 5863030.2024-01-09
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