Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-07-16). Hazards: burn, electric shock. Models: 808.092, OEM-TV-001. About 580,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09279 |
| Published | 2009-07-16 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Cleaners/Cleaning Products |
| Products | H2O Mop Steam Cleaners |
| Firm named in the title | Thane International |
| Firms | Thane International, Inc., of La Quinta, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 580,000 |
| Model numbers | 808.092, OEM-TV-001 |
| Hazard classes | burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Directly to consumers by Thane through television infomercials; on the Web at www.thane.com; by QVC, through its televised shopping program; and by retailers nationwide from June 2007 through December 2008 for about $100. |
Description
The H2O Mop is an electrically-powered appliance for cleaning a variety of floor surfaces that uses microfiber or disposable cloths on a cleaning head through which steam is dispersed. H2O Mops are white with a purple water tank with the "H2O" and "M" symbol printed on the top of the cleaning head. The model numbers of affected units are 808.092 and OEM-TV-001. This recall only includes H2O Mops with the following reference numbers printed on the label on the back of the product: 200709198 to 200803148 or H20M1000 to M-H20M1198.
Hazard
The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
The company is no longer in business and the remedy is no longer available. Please destroy and discard this recalled product.
Incidents and injuries
Thane has received 10 reports of incidents involving shock injuries and eight reports of incidents involving burn injuries.
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