Empower Brands Recalls Black+Decker® Garment Steamers Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 23034 · Nov 3, 2022 · Empower Brands
518,500
units affected
518,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23034
- Date
- Nov 3, 2022
- Company
- Empower Brands
- Units affected
- 518,500
- Product
- BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves BLACK+DECKER ModelHGS011 Easy Garment Steamers with date codes 102ZJ through 210ZJ located on the plug blades. The steamers were sold in a variety of colors. The name BLACK+DECKER is located at the base of the steamer. The steamer measures about 11 inches high by 6 inches wide and has a large handle. The model numbers are printed on the bottom of the steamer and on all sides of the color package, and UPC codes are printed on the sides, back and bottom of the color package. Only steamers without a green dot on the bottom of the package or a notched triangle on the underside of its upper assembly are included in this recall. Model Date Codes UPC HGS011F 102ZJ - 210ZJ 0 50875 82840 7 HGS011S 104ZJ - 210ZJ 0 50875 82839 1 HGS011 102ZJ - 204ZJ 0 50875 82838 4
What can happen
The steamers can expel, spray or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers and contact Empower Brands to receive a free replacement upper assembly for their steamer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Empower Brands has received 241 reports of hot water expelling from the steamer, including 32 reports of burn injuries, two of which were second-degree burns.
- Sold at
- Walmart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores nationwide, including online at www.walmart.com, www.target.com, www.bedbathandbeyond.com and www.blackanddeckerappliances.com from June 2021 through September 2022 for between $16 and $23.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled black+decker model hgs011 easy garment steamers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers and contact Empower Brands to receive a free replacement upper assembly for their steamer.
What is the hazard?
The steamers can expel, spray or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.