(WHTM) – Two million handheld garment steamers are being recalled because users can suffer scalding.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Steamfast, Vornado and Sharper Image-branded handheld garment steamers can “expel hot water” from the steam nozzle.
In addition to the 2 million in the U.S., about 13,000 were sold in Canada.
So far, there have been 122 reports of hot water “spraying or spitting” from the nozzle. Of those, 23 burn injuries were reported.
The following model numbers, found on the bottom label, are affected by the recall:
- Steamfast: SF-425, SF-435, SF-440, SF-445 and SF-447
- Vornado: VS-410
- Sharper Image: SI-428
The recalled steamers were sold nationwide from July 2009 through January 2024 at such stores as Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond and online at Amazon.com and other websites.
They were also sold in multiple colors, including white, black, pink, green, orange, and blue.
Users should immediately stop using the steamer and contact Vornado for a full refund or a free replacement, depending on the model.
To contact Vornado, call 888-240-2768 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. You can also get more information online on the Vornado, Steamfast or Sharper Image websites.
George Stockburger
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