Vornado Expands Recall to Include Additional 1.75 Million Steamfast Travel Steam Irons Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-12-14). Hazards: fire, burn, electric shock. Models: SF-717, SF-720, SF-727. About 1,750,000 units in the US and 9,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24050 |
| Published | 2023-12-14 |
| Last updated | 2023-12-14 |
| Products | Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons |
| Firm named in the title | Vornado |
| Firms | Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kansas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,750,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 9,000 |
| Model numbers | SF-717, SF-720, SF-727 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Vornado.com, Steamfast.com and other websites from January 2009 through September 2023 for between $13 and $30. |
Description
This recall expansion involves all Steamfast brand Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with model numbers SF-717, SF-720 and SF-727. The model numbers are printed on the back of the irons. Steamfast is printed on the white irons.
Hazard
The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled irons and visit the Steamfast or Vornado website to register for the recall and receive a refund or a free replacement iron.
Incidents and injuries
Vornado has received a total of 74 reports of incidents, including 18 additional reports of the iron's power cord smoking, sparking, catching fire, or overheating at the power cord, or of the power cord becoming damaged. Vornado has received two reports of minor shocks.
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