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CPSCRecalled Mar 9, 2004 · #04539

CPSC, Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Revised Design Steam Cleaner

Hazard

Hot water and steam can escape from the steam cleaner's handle and inner hose, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

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Description

The recalled steam cleaner is blue plastic and measures about 12 inches long and 8 inches high. The 5.5-foot steam hose connects to the water reservoir and is sold with various cleaning attachments. Prior Recall: In March 2002, CPSC and Tristar recalled the Steam Buggy Deluxe to repair the internal hose connection. This recall only includes the revised design steam buggys, and not the units in the earlier recall.

Product details

Product
Steam Buggy Deluxe
Type
Steamers
Manufacturer
Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
HSN LLP (Home Shopping Network), from June 2002 through September 2002, for about $129. Also, shipped as replacement units to consumers in the earlier recall, between April and September 2002.
Made in
Taiwan

What you should do

Consumers who experience a burst hose should stop using the steam cleaner and contact Tristar for information on how to return the product for a replacement or refund.

View the official CPSC notice