CPSC2004-03-09
CPSC, Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Revised Design Steam Cleaner
Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
Hazard
Hot water and steam can escape from the steam cleaner's handle and inner hose, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers who experience a burst hose should stop using the steam cleaner and contact Tristar for information on how to return the product for a replacement or refund.
Sold at
HSN LLP (Home Shopping Network), from June 2002 through September 2002, for about $129. Also, shipped as replacement units to consumers in the earlier recall, between April and September 2002.
Affected count
5,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received about 20 reports of hot water and steam escaping from the steam cleaner, including eight reports of scald injuries to the hands and arms.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Steam Buggy Deluxe
Consumer contact
Call Tristar customer service at (973) 287-5100 between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at help@productsontv.tv
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Tristar-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Revised-Design-Steam-CleanerDon't want to check this manually?
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