Recall #09-279 · Published July 16, 2009

H2O Mop Steam Cleaners

Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Shock and Burn Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for H2O Mop Steam Cleaners from H2O Mop on July 16, 2009. CPSC identifies this hazard: The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: The company is no longer in business and the remedy is no longer available. Please destroy and discard this recalled product.

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Affected model numbers

OEM-TV-001
Additional identifying details

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.

Why it was recalled

The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

Thane has received 10 reports of incidents involving shock injuries and eight reports of incidents involving burn injuries.

Official remedy

The company is no longer in business and the remedy is no longer available. Please destroy and discard this recalled product.

Product and sales details

Brand
H2O Mop
Recall number
09-279
Units
About 580,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
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
Thane International, Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.

H2O Mop Steam Cleaners

CPSC product type: Cleaners/Cleaning Products

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