WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Leon Korol Company of Elk
Grove Village, Ill., is recalling over 5,000 electric
irons. The iron's thermostat does not have a back-up
protective device to prevent overheating, which can present
a fire hazard.
CPSC has received one report of the iron catching on
fire while in the "OFF" position. No injuries or property
damage was reported.
The iron (model YPZ-100) is made of white or red
plastic, with a detachable water tank. The iron was packaged
in a light blue, cardboard box labeled, "NNE Steam/Dry &
Spray Electric Iron With Detachable Water Tank." The model
number is located on a sticker on the back of the iron. The
iron is imported from China by NNE International USA Inc. of
Pomona, Calif.
Discount stores sold the irons nationwide from December
1995 through February 1996 for
about $10.
Consumers should immediately stop using the irons, and
return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
For more information about this recall, consumers can call
Leon Korol Company toll-free at (888) 798-2004.
