Reported Nov 3, 2022
Empower Brands Recalls Black+Decker® Garment Steamers Due to Burn Hazard
Spectrum Brands, Inc. of Middleton, Wis., owner of subsidiary Empower Brands, LLC
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers and contact Empower Brands to receive a free replacement upper assembly for their steamer.
Firm contact: Empower Brands at 800-990-5298 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at hgsrecall@brandprotectplus.com or online at www.prodprotect.com/recall or www.blackanddeckerappliances.com and click on "Safety Notices" at the bottom of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers
- UPCs
050875828384050875828391050875828407- Amount recalled
- About 518,500
Where it was sold
Sold at Walmart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores nationwide, including online at www.walmart.com, www.target.com, www.bedbathandbeyond.com and www.blackanddeckerappliances.com from June 2021 through September 2022 for between $16 and $23..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The steamers can expel, spray or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Empower Brands has received 241 reports of hot water expelling from the steamer, including 32 reports of burn injuries, two of which were second-degree burns.
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