CPSC recall 88105

VaporSimac irons

• CPSC
• unknown
• Published 2015-01-06

On 2015-01-06 the CPSC announced a recall of VaporSimac irons by Simac S P A, citing fire & Fire-Related Burn.

Read the official CPSC notice

Product

VaporSimac irons | VaporSimac Irons Recalled By Simac S.P.A. NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 1988 Release # 88-105 VaporSimac Irons Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. - VaporSimac irons, which have been associated with at least seven incidents of fire including one burn injury, are being recalled in a voluntary agreement between Simac S.P.A. and the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission. Approximately 10,000 steam irons have been sold nationwide between 1985 and 1987 through major department stores and sewing specialty stores. The VaporSimac iron, advertised as having "features of a professional model applied to a household unit," has a separate transparent plastic cold water reservoir and a three-prong plug. The product designed to operate vertically as well as horizontally, retailed for about $100. Owners should immediately stop using their iron and return it to Electra Craft, 250 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 for a full refund. Postage costs will be reimbursed by the firm. For further information owners may call 1-800-223-1898.

Reason

Fire & Fire-Related Burn

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1988/VaporSimac-Irons-Recalled

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