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February 8, 2024 • Recall #24109

Steamfast, Vornado and Sharper Image-branded handheld garment steamers Recall — Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kansas

Vornado Recalls Two Million Handheld Garment Steamers Due to Serious Burn Hazard

Recall Description

This recall involves three different brands of handheld garment steamers: Steamfast model numbers SF-425, SF-435, SF-440, SF-445, and SF-447; Vornado model number VS-410; and Sharper Image model number SI-428. The recalled steamers were sold in the following colors: SF-435 (white, black, light pink, hot pink, sage green, orange, and teal blue); SF-425, SF-440, SF-445, SI-428, and SF-447 (white); and VS-410 (black). The recalled steamers are handheld electrical appliances which use hot steam emitted from a nozzle to remove wrinkles from clothing and other fabrics. The steamers' brand name appears on the side of each unit and on a label located on the bottom of the steamer. The model number also appears on the label.

Hazards Identified

  • The recalled garment steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle while heating or during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garment steamers and contact Vornado for a full refund or free replacement handheld garment steamer, depending on model.

Affected Products

Product NameTypeUnits Affected
Steamfast, Vornado and Sharper Image-branded handheld garment steamersN/AAbout 2 million (In addition, about 13,000 were sold in Canada)
Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-425
Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-425
ManufacturersNot specified
Retailers
Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Vornado.com, sihomecomfort.com, Steamfast.com and other websites from July 2009 through January 2024 for between $14 and $35.

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