Tristar Products Inc. · Recalled
CPSC and Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Steam Cleaner
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.
- Units
- About 3,100
- Reports
- 305
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $129
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- HSN LP (Home Shopping Network) sold the Steam Buggy Deluxe nationwide, from December 2001 through January 2002, for about $129.
- Product type
- Steamers
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Tristar Products Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Incident log
CPSC and Tristar Products have received reports of 305 incidents, 214 of which involved consumers receiving burns to hands, arms, feet, and body.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 29 2002; last revised NOV 04 2025.