J & D Brush Recalls Bio Ionic Hair Curling Irons Due to Burn Hazard
The hazard
The barrel of the curling iron can snap and detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents reported: The firm has received 258 reports of the curling iron barrel detaching, including six minor burn injuries.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling iron, unplug it, and contact Bio Ionic to register for a free replacement curling iron. Consumers will be asked to cut off the plug and return the plug to the recalling firm using a prepaid shipping label.
Contact: Bio Ionic toll-free at 877-853-9627 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at longbarrelsupport@bbicompany.com or online at www.bioionic.com and click on "Product Recalls" on the bottom of the page for more information.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC
Full official description
This recall involves the Bio Ionic One-Inch-Long Barrel Curling Iron model number LXT-CL-1.0 with a date code between 0722 and 1223. The curling iron has a black handle and black barrel. The product measures about 15.8 inches long by 2.87 inches high by 1.65 inches wide and weighs about 15 ounces. The curling iron handle has a blue BIOIONIC logo and a black label that provides operating instructions. The model number can be found on the rating label located on the handle of the curling iron. The date code is engraved on the prongs of the plug in the format MMYY representing the month and year.