Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 08601 · announced August 20, 2008 · Thane · 134,000 units affected
The product
The recalled portable handheld steam cleaners are white and dark gray. "H20" and "M" are printed on the steam cleaners. Model number YQ3888 and the "produce code" are printed on a label on the underside of the units. This recall only includes steam cleaners with "produce codes" from 071025 through 080324.
The hazard
Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steam cleaners and contact Thane to receive a $30 coupon for the purchase of another Thane product, or to receive a free replacement steam cleaner. Thane has directly contacted consumers who received the steam cleaners.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Thane has received 27 reports of burn injuries to consumers' hands and fingers.
Sold at: Television infomercials nationwide and at www.thane.com and shipped to consumers from December 2007 through May 2008.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Thane at (800) 849-5069, from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.