CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Euroflex Americas Inc., and QVC Announce Recall of Steam Cleaners
Published: July 6, 2004Recall ID: 04562Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
Euroflex Monster 55 – 1600-Watt Multi-surface Steam Cleaner with Attachments. The steam cleaner has a red body and black cords and attachments. The word "monster" is written on the side of the steam cleaner.
Affected Products
Multi-surface Steam Cleaner with Attachments
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Euroflex-Americas-Inc-and-QVC-Announce-Recall-of-Steam-Cleaners |
| Title | CPSC, Euroflex Americas Inc., and QVC Announce Recall of Steam Cleaners |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/monster-steam-cleaner.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Euroflex Monster 55 Multi-surface Steam Cleaner |
| Hazards › Name | Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 22 complaints of steam escaping, which could burn the user holding the steam cleaner. None required medical treatment. |
| Products › Name | Multi-surface Steam Cleaner with Attachments |
| Products › Type | Steamers |
| Products › Category I D | 2153 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 22,000 |
| Recall I D | 2761 |
| Remedies › Name | Repair kits are being provided by QVC to the consumer. |
| Retailers › Name | QVC television nationwide, from February 2004 to March 2004, at $69. |
| Recall Date | 2004-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | Euroflex Monster 55 – 1600-Watt Multi-surface Steam Cleaner with Attachments. The steam cleaner has a red body and black cords and attachments. The word "monster" is written on the side of the steam cleaner. |
| Recall Number | 04562 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Euroflex Americas Inc., of New York, N.Y. |
| Consumer Contact | Call QVC Customer Service toll-free at (800) 367-9444 between 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET, seven days per week. Also, call Euroflex toll-free at (888) 896-8786, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Italy |