Expanded Recall: Steamfast brand lightweight handheld travel steam iron models recalled due to potential fire hazard
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled steam irons and contact Vornado for a refund.
Affected products
This recall expansion involves Steamfast brand lightweight handheld Home and Away Travel Steam Irons: SF-717, SF-720. The model numbers are printed on the back of the irons. Steamfast is printed on the white iron.
The company previously recalled units manufactured before April 2017.
Name |
Model Numbers |
Sold at Stores and Online |
|---|---|---|
Steamfast Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with Dual Voltage |
SF-717 |
Nationwide in Canada |
Steamfast Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with Dual Voltage |
SF-720 |
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 November 28, 2023, the company has received 5 reports of incidents in Canada, including 1 report of a burn. In the United States, the company has received 74 reports of incidents and 2 reports of minor shock.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the above Steamfast irons 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 9,000 units of the affected product were sold in Canada and 1,750,000 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from January 2012 to September 2023 in Canada and from January 2009 to September 2023 in the United States.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
Details
Manufacturer
Vornado Air, LLC
Andover, Kansas
USA
History
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