Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-07-16 · 09279
Hazards
The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
09279
Date
2009-07-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
H2O Mop Steam Cleaners
Companies
Retailer(s)
Directly to consumers by Thane through television infomercials; on the Web at www.thane.com; by QVC, through its televised shopping program; and by retailers nationwide from June 2007 through December 2008 for about $100.
Distributor(s)
Thane International, Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The H2O Mop is an electrically-powered appliance for cleaning a variety of floor surfaces that uses microfiber or disposable cloths on a cleaning head through which steam is dispersed. H2O Mops are white with a purple water tank with the "H2O" and "M" symbol printed on the top of the cleaning head. The model numbers of affected units are 808.092 and OEM-TV-001. This recall only includes H2O Mops with the following reference numbers printed on the label on the back of the product: 200709198 to 200803148 or H20M1000 to M-H20M1198.