Hairstyling Irons Recalled by Farouk Systems Inc. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 08124. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The iron's "on/off" switch was installed incorrectly. When the iron is plugged in and switch is in the "off" position, the iron remains "on," which could pose fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the firm to return the product for a full refund or replacement iron. Farouk Systems is directly notifying all distributors and retailers.
CPSC recall 08124 has the recall date 11 Dec 2007. The notice names the firm Farouk Systems. The recall has about 5,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Curling/Hair Straightening Irons.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,700 |
| Description | The recalled hairstyling iron is black and measures 9.5 inches long. "CHI" is printed on the iron in red lettering. Date code 0306 or 0507 is embossed on the inside of the paddle. |
| Product | WEE CHI Ceramic Hairstyling Irons, About 5,700, Curling/Hair Straightening Irons |
| Sold at | Professional beauty supply distributors and beauty salons nationwide from April 2006 through September 2007 for about $160. |
| Importer | Farouk Systems Inc |
| Made in | South Korea |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,700Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Curling/Hair Straightening Irons
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Farouk Systems
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08124The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08124. https://recallregister.com/product/4146-hairstyling-irons-recalled-by-farouk-systems-inc-due-to-fire-and-burn/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08124 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Professional beauty supply distributors and beauty salons nationwide from April 2006 through September 2007 for about $160.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08124?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,700
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
South Korea