CPSC2024-02-08
Vornado Recalls Two Million Handheld Garment Steamers Due to Serious Burn Hazard
Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kansas
Hazard
The recalled garment steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle while heating or during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garment steamers and contact Vornado for a full refund or free replacement handheld garment steamer, depending on model.
Sold at
Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Vornado.com, sihomecomfort.com, Steamfast.com and other websites from July 2009 through January 2024 for between $14 and $35.
Affected count
About 2 million (In addition, about 13,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Vornado has received 122 reports of hot water spraying or spitting from the steam nozzle, including 23 reports of burn injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Steamfast, Vornado and Sharper Image-branded handheld garment steamers
Consumer contact
Vornado toll-free at 888-240-2768 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; or online at www.vornado.com/recalls/hhgs or www.vornado.com, www.steamfast.com, or www.sihomecomfort.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Vornado-Recalls-Two-Million-Handheld-Garment-Steamers-Due-to-Serious-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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