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Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled August 20, 2008 · CPSC recall 08601 · Steam

Recalled Handheld Steam Cleaner
Hazard
Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 134,000
Incidents / injuries
Thane has received 27 reports of burn injuries to consumers' hands and fingers.

Description

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.

What 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.

Contact

For additional information, contact Thane at (800) 849-5069, from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday.

Product
H20 Portable Handheld Steam Cleaners
Imported by
Thane International Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.
Retailers
Television infomercials nationwide and at www.thane.com and shipped to consumers from December 2007 through May 2008.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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