CPSC2002-03-29
CPSC and Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Steam Cleaner
Tristar Products Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Hazard
The internal hose connected to the trigger in the handle can detach, allowing hot water and/or steam to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the Steam Buggy Deluxe immediately and contact Tristar customer service for information on how to ship the recalled product and get a replacement or refund. Tristar will pay for all shipping charges to return the product. Consumers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Sold at
HSN LP (Home Shopping Network) sold the Steam Buggy Deluxe nationwide, from December 2001 through January 2002, for about $129.
Affected count
About 3,100
Injuries reported
CPSC and Tristar Products have received reports of 305 incidents, 214 of which involved consumers receiving burns to hands, arms, feet, and body.
Products
Steam Buggy™ Deluxe Steamers
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact Tristar customer service at (888) 339-4203 for information. For additional information visit the HSN LP's website at www.hsn.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-Tristar-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Steam-CleanerDon't want to check this manually?
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