CPSC2008-08-20
Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard
Thane International Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.
Hazard
Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steam cleaners and contact Thane to receive a $30 coupon for the purchase of another Thane product, or to receive a free replacement steam cleaner. Thane has directly contacted consumers who received the steam cleaners.
Sold at
Television infomercials nationwide and at www.thane.com and shipped to consumers from December 2007 through May 2008.
Affected count
About 134,000
Injuries reported
Thane has received 27 reports of burn injuries to consumers' hands and fingers.
Manufactured in
China
Products
H20 Portable Handheld Steam Cleaners
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Thane at (800) 849-5069, from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Steam-Cleaners-Recalled-by-Thane-International-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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