CPSC, Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Revised Design Steam Cleaner
What was recalled
The recalled steam cleaner is blue plastic and measures about 12 inches long and 8 inches high. The 5.5-foot steam hose connects to the water reservoir and is sold with various cleaning attachments. Prior Recall: In March 2002, CPSC and Tristar recalled the Steam Buggy Deluxe to repair the internal hose connection. This recall only includes the revised design steam buggys, and not the units in the earlier recall.
Hazard
Hot water and steam can escape from the steam cleaner's handle and inner hose, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Injuries
The firm has received about 20 reports of hot water and steam escaping from the steam cleaner, including eight reports of scald injuries to the hands and arms.
Made in
Taiwan
Where it was sold
- HSN LLP (Home Shopping Network), from June 2002 through September 2002, for about $129. Also, shipped as replacement units to consumers in the earlier recall, between April and September 2002.
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