Empower Brands Recalls Black+Decker® Garment Steamers Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2022-11-03). Hazards: burn. About 518,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23034 |
| Published | 2022-11-03 |
| Last updated | 2022-11-03 |
| Products | BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers |
| Firm named in the title | Empower Brands |
| Firms | Spectrum Brands, Inc. of Middleton, Wis., owner of subsidiary Empower Brands, LLC (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 518,500 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00050875828384, 00050875828391, 00050875828407 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
This recall involves BLACK+DECKER ModelHGS011 Easy Garment Steamers with date codes 102ZJ through 210ZJ located on the plug blades. The steamers were sold in a variety of colors. The name BLACK+DECKER is located at the base of the steamer. The steamer measures about 11 inches high by 6 inches wide and has a large handle. The model numbers are printed on the bottom of the steamer and on all sides of the color package, and UPC codes are printed on the sides, back and bottom of the color package. Only steamers without a green dot on the bottom of the package or a notched triangle on the underside of its upper assembly are included in this recall. Model Date Codes UPC HGS011F 102ZJ - 210ZJ 0 50875 82840 7 HGS011S 104ZJ - 210ZJ 0 50875 82839 1 HGS011 102ZJ - 204ZJ 0 50875 82838 4
Hazard
The steamers can expel, spray or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
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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