Safety regulator, Euroflex Americas Inc., and QVC Announce Recall of Steam Cleaners
Recall 04562 · Jul 6, 2004 · Euroflex Americas Inc.
22,000
units affected
22,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04562
- Date
- Jul 6, 2004
- Company
- Euroflex Americas Inc.
- Units affected
- 22,000
- Product
- Multi-surface Steam Cleaner with Attachments
- Product type
- Steamers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Repair kits are being provided by QVC to the consumer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 22 complaints of steam escaping, which could burn the user holding the steam cleaner. None required medical treatment.
- Sold at
- QVC television nationwide, from February 2004 to March 2004, at $69.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled multi-surface steam cleaner with attachments?
Repair kits are being provided by QVC to the consumer.
What is the 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.
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.