CPSC recall · Reported June 10, 2010
Dritz Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Prym Consumer USA, of Spartanburg, S.c. recalled The electric scissors are white and blue, about 10" long and include an AC adaptor. "Drit….
Dritz Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled by Prym Consumer USA, of Spartanburg, S.c. in June 10, 2010. Reason: The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.. Remedy: Return the scissors to store where purchased or mail directly to Prym Consumer USA for a …. Verify recall #10262 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Prym Consumer USA, of Spartanburg, S.c. issued this CPSC recall-The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards..
- None
- agency class
- June 10, 2010
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10262 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.
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Product description
The electric scissors are white and blue, about 10" long and include an AC adaptor. "Dritz" is written on the handle on the blue grip.
Reason for recall
The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Return the scissors to store where purchased or mail directly to Prym Consumer USA for a refund. If mailing to Prym, please include the product, your complete name, mailing address and phone number in the package and mail to Prym Consumer USA Recall Center, 950 Brisack Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10262 |
| Date reported | June 10, 2010 |
| Date initiated | June 10, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Prym Consumer USA, of Spartanburg, S.c. |
| Affected scope | About 12,000 |
| 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
Return the scissors to store where purchased or mail directly to Prym Consumer USA for a refund. If mailing to Prym, please inclu…
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