Steam Buggy Deluxe recall 04-539

Steam Buggy Deluxe

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

CPSC published a recall notice for Steam Buggy Deluxe from Tristar Products Inc. on March 9, 2004. CPSC identifies this hazard: Hot water and steam can escape from the steam cleaner's handle and inner hose, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: 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.

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Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received about 20 reports of hot water and steam escaping from the steam cleaner, including eight reports of scald injuries to the hands and arms.

Official remedy

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.

Product and sales details

Brand: Tristar Products Inc.
Manufacturer: Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
Recall number: 04-539
Units: 5,000
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Sold at / sales period: 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.