CPSC2009-07-16
Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
Thane International, Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.
Hazard
The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
The company is no longer in business and the remedy is no longer available. Please destroy and discard this recalled product.
Sold at
Directly to consumers by Thane through television infomercials; on the Web at www.thane.com; by QVC, through its televised shopping program; and by retailers nationwide from June 2007 through December 2008 for about $100.
Affected count
About 580,000
Injuries reported
Thane has received 10 reports of incidents involving shock injuries and eight reports of incidents involving burn injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
H2O Mop Steam Cleaners
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Steam-Cleaners-Recalled-by-Thane-International-Due-to-Shock-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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