Certain Steamfast brand lightweight handheld travel steam iron models recalled due to fire hazard
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled steam irons and contact Vornado for a refund.
Affected products
This recall involves Steamfast brand lightweight handheld Home and Away Travel Steam Irons: SF-717, SF-720, manufactured between January 2008 and March 2017. Models manufactured after March 2017 are not impacted by the recall. The model numbers and the production date codes are printed on the back of the irons. Steamfast is printed on the white iron.
The recalled Steamfast irons can also be identified by the length of the cord bushing. The recalled irons have a gray or black cord bushing that extends less than one inch from the enclosure along the power cord.
Name |
Model Numbers |
Production Date Codes |
Sold at Stores and Online |
|---|---|---|---|
Steamfast Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with Dual Voltage |
SF-717 |
JAN08 through MAR17 or 01/08 and 03/17 |
Nationwide in Canada |
Steamfast Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with Dual Voltage |
SF-720 |
JAN08 through MAR17 or 01/08 and 03/17 |
Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond |
Issue
The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard.
As of April 20, 2023, the company has received 1 report of an incident in Canada, and no reports of injuries. In the United States, the company has received 50 reports of incidents and no reports of injuries.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the above Steamfast irons manufactured before 2017 and contact Vornado for a refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Vornado by telephone at 1-866-827-3362, or online at www.steamfast.com/recalls/travelirons to start a recall submission. Consumers can also visit www.vornado.com or www.steamfast.com, and click on “Product Recalls” at the top of the page for more information.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Vornado Air, LLC
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 4,788 units of the affected product were sold in Canada and 317,000 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from 2012 to 2018 in Canada and from 2009 to 2018 in the United States.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
Details
Manufacturer
Vornado Air, LLC
Andover, Kansas
USA