CPSC and Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Steam Cleaner
USCPSC and Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Steam Cleaner
Recalling Firm: Tristar Products Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The internal hose connected to the trigger in the handle can detach, allowing hot water and/or steam to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled steam cleaner is blue plastic and measures about 12 inches long and 8 inches high. It has a 5.5-foot black steam hose connected to the water reservoir and comes with various cleaning attachments.
Affected Products
Steam Buggy™ Deluxe Steamers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-Tristar-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Steam-Cleaner |
| Title | CPSC and Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Steam Cleaner |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/steam-buggy_0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Steam Buggy™ Deluxe Steamer |
| Hazards › Name | The internal hose connected to the trigger in the handle can detach, allowing hot water and/or steam to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Tristar Products have received reports of 305 incidents, 214 of which involved consumers receiving burns to hands, arms, feet, and body. |
| Products › Name | Steam Buggy™ Deluxe Steamers |
| Products › Type | Steamers |
| Products › Category I D | 2153 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,100 |
| Recall I D | 2252 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the Steam Buggy Deluxe immediately and contact Tristar customer service for information on how to ship the recalled product and get a replacement or refund. Tristar will pay for all shipping charges to return the product. Consumers were sent direct mail notification of this recall. |
| Retailers › Name | HSN LP (Home Shopping Network) sold the Steam Buggy Deluxe nationwide, from December 2001 through January 2002, for about $129. |
| Recall Date | 2002-03-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled steam cleaner is blue plastic and measures about 12 inches long and 8 inches high. It has a 5.5-foot black steam hose connected to the water reservoir and comes with various cleaning attachments. |
| Recall Number | 02529 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Tristar Products Inc., of Parsippany, N.J. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact Tristar customer service at (888) 339-4203 for information. For additional information visit the HSN LP's website at www.hsn.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-11-04T00:00:00 |
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