CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Generic Value Products Announce the Recall of GVP Hair Straightening Irons

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-186

Date: June 01, 2005

Product Name: GVP™ Ceramic Hair Straightening Iron

Recall Description:

This hair straightening iron has a black housing with golden-colored ceramic heating plates. "Generic Value Products™" is written on the top of the iron and "GVP™" is written in a white circle on the side of the iron. The iron was packaged in a black and white box with the letters GVP™ in large type in the upper left hand front corner. The SKU is 264800, which is written on the packaging.

Hazard Description:

The heated ceramic plates on these irons can loosen and detach during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 20,000

Incidents:

Generic Value Products has received 38 reports of the ceramic plate in these irons overheating and detaching from the plastic housing, including two minor skin burns from a detached plate.

Sold At:

Sally Beauty Supply stores nationwide and Puerto Rico from March 21, 2005, through April 5, 2005, for about $70.

Manufactured In:

South Korea