Certain Black+Decker steamers have been recalled because they can "expel, spray, or leak hot water," posing a burn hazard to the user. The recall affects four models of the Easy Garment Steamers, with a total of 1.6 million units impacted, including those previously repaired in a 2022 recall. The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission reported 317 incidents of hot water expelling from the steamers, resulting in 82 burn injuries, including seven second-degree burns. The affected steamers were sold at various retailers nationwide between June 2021 and February 2024.
Certain Black+Decker steamers have been recalled due to a burn hazard caused by the potential to expel, spray, or leak hot water . The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission issued a recall notice for four models of the Easy Garment Steamers , affecting a total of 1.6 million units, including 518,500 that were previously repaired in a 2022 recall.
Since the initial recall, there have been 317 reports of hot water expelling from the steamers, resulting in 82 burn injuries, including seven second-degree burns. Out of these reports, 94 occurred with repaired steamers or models with the updated design, leading to 19 burn injuries. The affected Black+Decker steamers were sold at various retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Target, Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, and online, from June 2021 to February 2024, at prices ranging from $14 to $23. The steamers come in different colors, measure approximately 11 inches high by 6 inches wide, and feature a large handle. The brand name "BLACK+DECKER" is located at the base of the steamer, and the model numbers are printed on the bottom and all sides of the color package. The UPC codes can be found on the sides, back, and bottom of the color package
Black+Decker Steamers Recall Burn Hazard Easy Garment Steamers U.S. Consumer Safety Commission Hot Water Injuries Retailers
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Black+Decker Easy Garment Steamers Recalled Due to Burn HazardThe impacted products include Black+Decker Easy Garment Steamers with the model numbers HGS011, HGS011F, HGS011S, and HGS011T. The recalled steamers can potentially release, spray or leak hot water while in use, posing a burn risk. More than 500,000 Black+Decker Easy Garment Steamers were previously recalled in November 2022. The repaired steamers are also being recalled as there have been reports of burn injuries, even after steamers were fixed. 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. The steamers impacted by the recall were sold online, including on Amazon and Blackanddeckerappliances.
Read more »
Black+Decker garment steamers recalled due to potential burn hazardAn 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.
Read more »
Black+Decker steamers recalled after 82 reports of burn injuriesCertain Black+Decker steamers have been recalled because they can “expel, spray, or leak hot water,' posing a burn hazard to the user, the CPSC said.
Read more »
Black+Decker garment steamers recalled due to potential burn hazardAn 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.
Read more »
More than 2 million Black+Decker garment steamers recalled after dozens scaldedEmpower Brands has received 317 reports of hot water spewing from the steamers and 82 reports of burn injuries.
Read more »
2 million Black & Decker clothing steamers are under recall after dozens of burn injuriesAbout 2 million Black & Decker-branded clothing steamers are now under recall after consumers reported dozens of burn injuries that resulted from hot water spewing out of the devices.
Read more »