CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2521.
The recalled curling iron package reads "Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2 inch barrel." Two model numbers are involved: 5266-500 (sold in a plastic package) and 5266-500B (sold in a box). The curling irons have a gold and silver handle with gold barrel and silver clamp. The words "Wahl" and "Duet" are on the handle of the curling iron.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2521.
Consumers should stop using these curling irons immediately and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Wahl Clipper Corp. Sold The Curling Iron For About $20 To $22 In Discount Stores, Drug Stores, And Online, From May 2003 Until September 2003. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2521.
Consumers may contact Wahl Clipper Corp. toll-free at (800) 334-4627 between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm CT Monday through Friday to get details on how to return the product for a free replacement.
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Wahl Clipper Corp. Sold The Curling Iron For About $20 To $22 In Discount Stores, Drug Stores, And Online, From May 2003 Until September 2003. Recall FAQ
Wahl Clipper Corp. Sold The Curling Iron For About $20 To $22 In Discount Stores, Drug Stores, And Online, From May 2003 Until September 2003. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons. The notice was published on October 24, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 6,000 units are potentially affected.