Serious riskCPSC
Wagner 900 Series power steamers recalled for burn hazard
Wagner power steamers can develop an excessively hot hose and may expel hot water during or after use, even after you release the trigger. The company has received over 50 reports of burn injuries, including first- and second-degree burns to arms, hands, feet, and faces.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the steamer immediately
- Contact Wagner for a free repair kit (hose sleeve, nozzle cover, and funnel)
- Visit www.wagnerspraytech.com or call Wagner customer service for repair instructions
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Wagner 900 Series Power Steamers
- Sold at
- The Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, Target, HSN and QVC, and online at Amazon.com and www.wagnerspraytech.com from November 2018 to March 2026 for between $130 and $200.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 700,000 (In addition, about 8,000 in Canada)
- Injuries reported
- Wagner has received at least 156 incidents involving the hose getting too hot or the nozzle/gun expelling hot water. This includes over 50 reported burn injuries to consumers' arms, hands, feet, and face, many of which resulted in first- or second-degree burns.
- Illnesses reported
- Yes
- Fix
- Repair
- Manufactured in
- China
- Company contact
- Wagner toll-free at 800 962-6118 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at us-wagnerrecall@wagner-group.com or online at www.wagnerspraytech.com/900-series-recall or go to www.wagnerspraytech.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
- Recall number
- 26328
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves Wagner 900 Series power steamers. Models 905e Auto Steamer, 915e On-Demand Power Steamer, and 925e Steam Machine Elite Steamer are included in this recall. All steamer models contain the same base steamer but include different accessories. The steamers include a yellow and black pressurized boiler base with "Wagner" written on the sides of the product. The model number may also appear on the sides of the product. The base also contains a clear storage compartment for accessories, a handle, wheels, an eight-foot-long black steam hose, and a nozzle/gun with trigger to start and stop the steam.
- Hazard
- The attached hose can get excessively hot and the nozzle/gun can expel hot water during use and after the trigger is engaged, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled steamers immediately and contact Wagner for a free repair kit, consisting of a hose sleeve, nozzle cover and funnel.