Recall Register

Onika Iron Recalled by Bargain Wholesale

CPSC recall 99003b. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The irons have inappropriate size wiring, which can cause a fire. The plastic housings of the irons are not resistant to ignition. Additionally, the irons present a potential scald hazard during use. If they are tilted downward, a shower of hot water is unexpectedly emitted.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should immediately stop using this item and return it to the place of purchase, for a full refund.

CPSC recall 99003b has the recall date 6 Oct 1998. The notice names the firm Bargain Wholesale. The recall has about 7,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 1998 has 65,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Irons (Clothing).

CPSC recall noticeMore of the notice

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.

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More of the notice

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CPSC recall 99003b: incidents, units, products and firms
Units7,000
Description
The unlabeled iron is made of gray plastic. Writing on the electric cord reads, in part, "CH0001708-91." The iron, along with a water measuring cup and a nap brush, is packaged in a red box labeled, in part, "Onika Steam/Dry Spray Iron ... ZQYD150g ... UL ... Made in Taiwan."
ProductOnika Steam/Dry Spray Iron, About 7,000, Irons (Clothing)
Sold atDiscount stores in the western U.S. sold these irons, from January 1997 through June 1998, for about $4.
ImporterBargain Wholesale
Made inTaiwan

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
7,000Median of 1998: 65,000
CPSC recalls of 1998
133
Recalls of 1998 with one of the same hazards
29%
Recalls of 1998 in the category Irons (Clothing)
1%
Recalls on the register that name Bargain Wholesale
1

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. CPSC recall 99003b. https://recallregister.com/product/6677-onika-iron-recalled-by-bargain-wholesale/. 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 99003b report injuries?
The CPSC record of recall 99003b has no incident or injury text.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Discount stores in the western U.S. sold these irons, from January 1997 through June 1998, for about $4.
How many units are in CPSC recall 99003b?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 7,000
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: Taiwan