Black+Decker garment steamers recalled due to potential burn hazard

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Black+Decker garment steamers recalled due to potential burn hazard
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An additional 1.6 million Black+Decker garment steamers have been recalled due to a burn hazard, adding to the more than 500,000 that were recalled in November 2022.

Friday, April 5, 2024 4:39PMburn hazardThe impacted products include Black+Decker Easy Garment Steamers with the model numbers HGS011, HGS011F, HGS011S, and HGS011T, according to theThe recalled steamers can potentially release, spray or leak hot water while in use, posing a burn risk, the agency stated in an announcement this week.

The recalled steamers were manufactured in China and came in multiple colors with large handles and the BLACK+DECKER name on the base of the product. They measure about 11 inches high and 6 inches wide. "You can check the model of affected steamers by looking at the rating plate on the bottom of the steamer base," Black+Decker states on its. "If your model has HGS011, including any letter at the end of the model number , it is included in this recall regardless of date code or point of purchase. This recall also affects units that received a replacement upper housing as part of the November 2022 recall.

Customers who have any recalled steamers, including those that were repaired, should stop using them immediately and can request a full refund by contacting Empower Brands.

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