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Recalls / 2024-02-08

Vornado Recalls Two Million Handheld Garment Steamers Due to Serious Burn Hazard

24109 · Recalled 2024-02-08 · CPSC page

Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-425
Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-425

Description

This recall involves three different brands of handheld garment steamers: Steamfast model numbers SF-425, SF-435, SF-440, SF-445, and SF-447; Vornado model number VS-410; and Sharper Image model number SI-428. The recalled steamers were sold in the following colors: SF-435 (white, black, light pink, hot pink, sage green, orange, and teal blue); SF-425, SF-440, SF-445, SI-428, and SF-447 (white); and VS-410 (black). The recalled steamers are handheld electrical appliances which use hot steam emitted from a nozzle to remove wrinkles from clothing and other fabrics. The steamers' brand name appears on the side of each unit and on a label located on the bottom of the steamer. The model number also appears on the label.

Hazards

The recalled garment steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle while heating or during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Vornado has received 122 reports of hot water spraying or spitting from the steam nozzle, including 23 reports of burn injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garment steamers and contact Vornado for a full refund or free replacement handheld garment steamer, depending on model.

Products

NameModelUnits
Steamfast, Vornado and Sharper Image-branded handheld garment steamersAbout 2 million (In addition, about 13,000 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer
Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kansas
Made in
China
Sold at
Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, other, online at Amazon.com, Vornado.com, sihomecomfort.com, Steamfast.com, other websites, $35.

Consumer contact

Vornado toll-free at 888-240-2768 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; or online at www.vornado.com/recalls/hhgs or www.vornado.com, www.steamfast.com, or www.sihomecomfort.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.

More images

Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-435 (multiple colors)
Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-435 (multiple colors)
Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-440
Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-440
Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-445
Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-445
Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-447
Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-447

Source: CPSC recall 24109. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.