Vornado Recalls Steamfast and Brookstone Travel Steam Irons Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
Recall 23189 · Apr 27, 2023 · Vornado
317,000
units affected
317,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23189
- Date
- Apr 27, 2023
- Company
- Vornado
- Units affected
- 317,000
- Product
- Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons and Brookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves dual voltage Steamfast brand Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with model numbers SF-717, SF-720 and SF-727 and with date codes between January 2008 and March 2017, and Brookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons with model number 606335. The model numbers and the production date codes are printed on the back of the irons. Steamfast or Brookstone are printed on the white irons. The recalled Steamfast and Brookstone irons can also be identified by the length of the cord bushing. The recalled irons have a gray or black cord bushing that extends less than one inch from the enclosure along the power cord. Name Model Numbers Production Date Codes Sold at Stores and Online Steamfast Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with Dual Voltage SF-717 JAN08 through MAR17 or 01/08 and 03/17 Nationwide in US SF-720 JAN08 through MAR17 or 01/08 and 03/17 Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond SF-727 JAN17 only Exclusively at Walmart Brookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons 606335 All Exclusively at Brookstone from 2009 to 2013
What can happen
The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled irons and visit the Steamfast or Vornado website to register for the recall and receive a refund of $19.99.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Vornado has received 50 reports of incidents, including 38 reports of the iron's power cord smoking, sparking, burning or other signs of overheating and 12 reports of cord damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Vornado.com, Steamfast.com, and other online retailers from January 2009 through May 2018 and Brookstone between 2009 and 2013 for between $13 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled steamfast home & away travel steam irons and brookstone steam bug travel steam irons?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled irons and visit the Steamfast or Vornado website to register for the recall and receive a refund of $19.99.
What is the hazard?
The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard.
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.