CPSC2004-07-06
CPSC, Euroflex Americas Inc., and QVC Announce Recall of Steam Cleaners
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Hazard
Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Repair kits are being provided by QVC to the consumer.
Sold at
QVC television nationwide, from February 2004 to March 2004, at $69.
Affected count
About 22,000
Injuries reported
22 complaints of steam escaping, which could burn the user holding the steam cleaner. None required medical treatment.
Manufactured in
Italy
Products
Multi-surface Steam Cleaner with Attachments
Consumer contact
Call QVC Customer Service toll-free at (800) 367-9444 between 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET, seven days per week. Also, call Euroflex toll-free at (888) 896-8786, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Euroflex-Americas-Inc-and-QVC-Announce-Recall-of-Steam-CleanersDon't want to check this manually?
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