Warning
Vornado Expands Recall to Include Additional 1.75 Million Steamfast Travel Steam Irons Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
Injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
Source: CPSC
WarningRecall #24050
Vornado Expands Recall to Include Additional 1.75 Million Steamfast Travel Steam Irons Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kansas · Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons
Product Description
This recall expansion involves all Steamfast brand Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with model numbers SF-717, SF-720 and SF-727. The model numbers are printed on the back of the irons. Steamfast is printed on the white irons.
Hazard
The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled irons and visit the Steamfast or Vornado website to register for the recall and receive a refund or a free replacement iron.
RefundReplace
Reported Injuries
Vornado has received a total of 74 reports of incidents, including 18 additional reports of the iron's power cord smoking, sparking, catching fire, or overheating at the power cord, or of the power cord becoming damaged. Vornado has received two reports of minor shocks.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC issued a recall for Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons on December 14, 2023, covering about 1.75 million (in addition, about 9,000 in canada) (about 275,000 steamfast home & away travel steam irons manufactured before march 2017 were previously recalled in april 2023). The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. Vornado has received a total of 74 reports of incidents, including 18 additional reports of the iron's power cord smoking, sparking, catching fire, or overheating. Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kansas is offering affected consumers the opportunity to obtain a full refund. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions. The CPSC recommends checking purchase history and product labels to determine if your unit is affected.
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