CPSC, Generic Value Products Announce Recall of GVP Hair Straightening Irons
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2941.
This hair straightening iron has a black housing with golden-colored ceramic heating plates. "Generic Value Products™" is written on the top of the iron and "GVP™" is written in a white circle on the side of the iron. The iron was packaged in a black and white box with the letters GVP™ in large type in the upper left hand front corner. The SKU is 264800, which is written on the packaging.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2941.
Consumers should stop using these irons immediately and return them to any Sally Beauty Supply store for a full refund or exchange for a different straightening iron.
✅ 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 Sally Beauty Supply Stores Nationwide And Puerto Rico, From March 21, 2005 Through April 5, 2005, For About $70. 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-2941.
Call Generic Value Products toll-free at (800) 526-3009 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.GVPrecall.com
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Sally Beauty Supply Stores Nationwide And Puerto Rico, From March 21, 2005 Through April 5, 2005, For About $70. Recall FAQ
Sally Beauty Supply Stores Nationwide And Puerto Rico, From March 21, 2005 Through April 5, 2005, For About $70. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Generic Value Products Announce Recall of GVP Hair Straightening Irons. The notice was published on June 2, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 20,000 units are potentially affected.