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CPSC, Generic Value Products Announce Recall of GVP Hair Straightening Irons

Date: June 2, 2005
Company: Generic Value Products, of Omaha, Neb.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using these irons immediately and return them to any Sally Beauty Supply store for a full refund or exchange for a different straightening iron.

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Generic Value Products, of Omaha, Neb.

Generic Value Products, of Omaha, Neb. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report