CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron

The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard.

Recall #: 02552
Affected scope: Approximately 970

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recalled irons (model 17520) are made of purple and white plastic. The "Proctor Silex….

CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 15, 2002. Reason: The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the iron immediately and call the company toll-free to arrang…. Verify recall #02552 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard..

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agency class: August 15, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02552 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled irons (model 17520) are made of purple and white plastic. The "Proctor Silex" trademark is displayed on the side in white letters. The iron was packaged in a white cardboard box with gray lettering, labeled, in part, "EASY PRESS IRON....Model 17520.....Series A1320." The model number 17520 and the series number are located on the back side of the iron, at the bottom. They were manufactured in China.

Reason for recall

The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the iron immediately and call the company toll-free to arrange for a free replacement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02552
Date reported	August 15, 2002
Date initiated	August 15, 2002
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	Approximately 970
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the iron immediately and call the company toll-free to arrange for a free replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the iron immediately and call the company toll-free to arrange for a free replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 15, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02552.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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