DENTON, Texas, June 3 (UPI) -- Generic Value Products of Omaha is recalling about 20,000 units of its GVP Ceramic Hair Straightening Iron, the company said Friday.
The heated ceramic plates on these irons, distributed by Sally Beauty Company Inc. of Denton, Texas, loosen and detach during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Generic Value Products has received 38 reports of the ceramic plate in these irons overheating and detaching from the plastic housing, including two minor skin burns from a detached plate.
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.
Customers may call Generic Value Products toll-free at (800) 526-3009.
