Sunbeam Products Inc. Recalls Convertible Irons Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond
CPSC recall 11118. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The iron can overheat and cause a fire because of a wiring issue, posing a risk of burn injury to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the irons and contact Sunbeam for a free replacement.
CPSC recall 11118 has the recall date 3 Feb 2011. The notice names the firm Sunbeam Products Inc., Boca Raton, Fla. The recall has about 5,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Irons (Clothing).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Sunbeam has received 17 reports of irons overheating and three reports of irons catching on fire. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,700 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | The recalled product is the Sunbeam® Convertible Iron with a model number of GCSBRS - 103. It is a blue and gray, hand-held garment iron that converts to a garment steamer. The model number can be found on the bottom of the iron's plastic base. The recalled irons have date codes C235 or C237 imprinted on the blade of the plug and on the bottom of the packaging. |
| Product | Convertible Clothes Iron, About 5,700, Irons (Clothing) |
| Sold at | Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide from June 2010 to November 2010 for about $60 |
| Distributor | Sunbeam Products Inc., Boca Raton, Fla |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,700Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 33%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Irons (Clothing)
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Sunbeam Products Inc., Boca Raton, Fla
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2015 | Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Oil Filled Heaters Due to Scald Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11118The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11118. https://recallregister.com/product/581-sunbeam-products-inc-recalls-convertible-irons-due-to-fire-hazard-sold/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- 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 11118 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sunbeam has received 17 reports of irons overheating and three reports of irons catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide from June 2010 to November 2010 for about $60
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11118?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11118?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,700