CPSC2023-04-27
Vornado Recalls Steamfast and Brookstone Travel Steam Irons Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kansas
Hazard
The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled irons and visit the Steamfast or Vornado website to register for the recall and receive a refund of $19.99.
Sold at
Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Vornado.com, Steamfast.com, and other online retailers from January 2009 through May 2018 and Brookstone between 2009 and 2013 for between $13 and $30.
Affected count
About 317,000 (In addition, about 5,000 in Canada)
Injuries reported
Vornado has received 50 reports of incidents, including 38 reports of the iron's power cord smoking, sparking, burning or other signs of overheating and 12 reports of cord damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons and Brookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons
Consumer contact
Vornado toll-free at 866-827-3362 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.steamfast.com/recalls/travelirons to start a recall submission. Consumers can also visit www.vornado.com or www.steamfast.com, and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Vornado-Recalls-Steamfast-and-Brookstone-Travel-Steam-Irons-Due-to-Fire-Burn-and-Shock-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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