Thane International · Recalled
Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard
Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 134,000
- Reports
- 27
- Injuries
- 27
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Television infomercials nationwide and at www.thane.com and shipped to consumers from December 2007 through May 2008.
- Product type
- Steamers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Thane International Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.
Incident log
Thane has received 27 reports of burn injuries to consumers' hands and fingers.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact Thane at (800) 849-5069, from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday.
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 AUG 20 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.