CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Euroflex Americas Inc., and QVC Announce Recall of Steam Cleaners
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In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Euroflex Americas Inc., of New York, N.Y. is voluntarily recalling about 22,000 Multi-Surface Steam Cleaners with Attachments. Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Multi-Surface Steam Cleaner with AttachmentsUnits: About 22,000Manufacturer: Euroflex Americas Inc., of New York, N.Y.Hazard: Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: 22 complaints of steam escaping which could burn the user holding steam cleaner. None required medical treatment.Description: Euroflex Monster 55 – 1600-Watt Multi-surface Steam Cleaner with Attachments. The steam cleaner has a red body and black cords and attachments. The word "monster" is written on the side of the steam cleaner.Sold at: QVC television nationwide from February 2004 to March 2004 at $69.Manufactured In: ItalyRemedy: Repair kits are being provided by QVC to the consumer.Consumer Contact: Call QVC Customer Service toll-free at (800) 367-9444 between 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET, seven days per week. Also, call Euroflex toll-free at (888) 896-8786, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Repair
22 complaints of steam escaping which could burn the user holding steam cleaner. None required medical treatment.
QVC television nationwide from February 2004 to March 2004 at $69.
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