CPSC and Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Steam Cleaner
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-03-29). Hazards: burn. About 3,100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02529 |
| Published | 2002-03-29 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-04 |
| Product category | Steamers |
| Products | Steam Buggy™ Deluxe Steamers |
| Firm named in the title | Tristar Products Inc. |
| Firms | Tristar Products Inc., of Parsippany, N.J. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 3,100 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | HSN LP (Home Shopping Network) sold the Steam Buggy Deluxe nationwide, from December 2001 through January 2002, for about $129. |
Description
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Tristar Products have received reports of 305 incidents, 214 of which involved consumers receiving burns to hands, arms, feet, and body.
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