CPSC2022-11-03
Empower Brands Recalls Black+Decker® Garment Steamers Due to Burn Hazard
Spectrum Brands, Inc. of Middleton, Wis., owner of subsidiary Empower Brands, LLC
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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