Sunbeam Products Inc Recalls Convertible Irons

Washington, DC: Sunbeam Products Inc., Boca Raton, Fl, is recalling about 5,700 convertible clothes irons because the iron can overheat and cause a fire because of a wiring issue, posing a risk of burn injury to consumers.

Sunbeam has received 17 reports of irons overheating and three reports of irons catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.

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.

The irons were sold at Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide from June 2010 to November 2010 for about $60.

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Published on Feb-3-11