Reported Feb 8, 2024
Vornado Recalls Two Million Handheld Garment Steamers Due to Serious Burn Hazard
Vornado Air LLC of Andover, Kansas
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 garment steamers and contact Vornado for a full refund or free replacement handheld garment steamer, depending on model.
Firm contact: Vornado toll-free at 888-240-2768 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; or online at www.vornado.com/recalls/hhgs or www.vornado.com, www.steamfast.com, or www.sihomecomfort.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Steamfast, Vornado and Sharper Image-branded handheld garment steamers
- Amount recalled
- About 2 million (In addition, about 13,000 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Vornado.com, sihomecomfort.com, Steamfast.com and other websites from July 2009 through January 2024 for between $14 and $35..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The recalled garment steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle while heating or during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Vornado has received 122 reports of hot water spraying or spitting from the steam nozzle, including 23 reports of burn injuries.
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