CPSC2022-11-03
Empower Brands Recalls Black+Decker® Garment Steamers Due to Burn Hazard
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Hazard
The steamers can expel, spray or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers and contact Empower Brands to receive a free replacement upper assembly for their steamer.
Sold at
Walmart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores nationwide, including online at www.walmart.com, www.target.com, www.bedbathandbeyond.com and www.blackanddeckerappliances.com from June 2021 through September 2022 for between $16 and $23.
Affected count
About 518,500
Injuries reported
Empower Brands has received 241 reports of hot water expelling from the steamer, including 32 reports of burn injuries, two of which were second-degree burns.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers
Consumer contact
Empower Brands at 800-990-5298 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at hgsrecall@brandprotectplus.com or online at www.prodprotect.com/recall or www.blackanddeckerappliances.com and click on "Safety Notices" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Empower-Brands-Recalls-Black-Decker-Garment-Steamers-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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