Toronto, ON – The Electrical Safety Authority is notifying the public that Conair Consumer Products Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.

Name of Product: Clothing Iron: Canadian model number DPP1500C.
Units: About 2,700 in Canada.

Manufacturer/Importer: Conair Consumer Products Inc. Canada

Hazard: The clothing iron can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Conair Consumer Products Inc.has not received reports of incidents or injury. Conair Corporation USA has received three reports of overheating, including two fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description/Models: This recall involves Conair Clothing Iron model number DPP1500C. The model number is printed below the soleplate. Please note that only models with detachable water tanks are being recalled.Sold by: Sears Canada, London Drugs and Independents nationwide.
When was distributed: August 2005 through December 2008.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled clothing irons and contact Conair at the number listed below for instructions to receive a comparable product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Conair at 1-866-729-2389 between 8:30a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.conaircanada.ca/recall or email consumer_canada@conair.com

Remarks: The recalled units are certified to Canadian Standards by UL. For more information about Underwriters Laboratories product certification process please visit: www.ul.com