Empower Brands Recalls Black+Decker® Garment Steamers Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2022-11-03 · 23034
Hazards
The steamers can expel, spray or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
23034
Date
2022-11-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Spectrum Brands, Inc. of Middleton, Wis., owner of subsidiary Empower Brands, LLC
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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