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Burn / ScaldFebruary 8, 2024CPSC #24109

Vornado Recalls Two Million Handheld Garment Steamers Due to Serious Burn Hazard

Brand
Product
Other Products
Units affected
13,000
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves three different brands of handheld garment steamers: Steamfast model numbers SF-425, SF-435, SF-440, SF-445, and SF-447; Vornado model number VS-410; and Sharper Image model number SI-428. The recalled steamers were sold in the following colors: SF-435 (white, black, light pink, hot pink, sage green, orange, and teal blue); SF-425, SF-440, SF-445, SI-428, and SF-447 (white); and VS-410 (black). The recalled steamers are handheld electrical appliances which use hot steam emitted from a nozzle to remove wrinkles from clothing and other fabrics. The steamers' brand name appears on the side of each unit and on a label located on the bottom of the steamer. The model number also appears on the label.

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.

Injuries

Vornado has received 122 reports of hot water spraying or spitting from the steam nozzle, including 23 reports of burn injuries.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-425Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-435 (multiple colors)Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-440Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-445
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