T3 Recalls Twirl 360 Curling Irons Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 16026 · announced November 5, 2015 · T3 Micro · 8,400 units affected
The product
This recall involves T3 Twirl 360 Motion-Sensing Auto-Rotating 1.25-inch Curling Irons. The curling irons have a white plastic handle, a white metal rotating heat barrel and clamp, and a rose-gold colored grip. Model number 76570 is printed on the label that is placed on the handle of the tool and T3 is printed on the curling iron's barrel.
The hazard
The clamp can detach while in use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling irons and contact T3 for a prepaid shipping box to return the curling iron for a free repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 130 reports of loose or detached curling iron clamps including two reports of minor burns.
Sold at: Nordstrom and Sephora stores and professional beauty supply distributors nationwide from December 2014 through October 2015 for about $230.
Consumer contact: T3 Micro toll-free at 866-376-8880 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.t3micro.com and click on "Product Recalls" link on the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.