CPSC2004-07-06
CPSC, Euroflex Americas Inc., and QVC Announce Recall of Steam Cleaners
Euroflex Americas Inc., of New York, N.Y.
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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