CPSCGeneral Alert
Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard
Published: August 20, 2008Recall ID: 08601Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
H20 Portable Handheld Steam Cleaners
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Steam-Cleaners-Recalled-by-Thane-International-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/78c7f875ce03471f86cdeaa970fe98a6.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Handheld Steam Cleaner |
| Hazards › Name | Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Thane has received 27 reports of burn injuries to consumers' hands and fingers. |
| Products › Name | H20 Portable Handheld Steam Cleaners |
| Products › Type | Steamers |
| Products › Category I D | 2153 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 134,000 |
| Recall I D | 4627 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Thane International Inc., of La Quinta, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Television infomercials nationwide and at www.thane.com and shipped to consumers from December 2007 through May 2008. |
| Recall Date | 2008-08-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 08601 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Thane at (800) 849-5069, from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |