August 20, 2008
Thane is recalling about 134,000 H20 Portable Hand Held Steam Cleaners. Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Thane has received 27 reports of burn injuries to consumers hands and fingers.
The recalled portable hand held steam cleaners are white and dark gray. H20 and M are printed on the steam cleaners. Model number YQ3888 and the produce code are printed on a label on the underside of the units. This recall only includes steam cleaners with produce codes from 071025 through 080324.
The units were sold by television infomercials nationwide and at www.thane.com and shipped to consumers from December 2007 through May 2008. The steam cleaners were offered as a bonus item with the payment of shipping and handling of $14.95 with the purchase of an H20 Mop. They were made in China.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steam cleaners and contact Thane to receive a $30 coupon for the purchase of another Thane product or to receive a free replacement steam cleaner. Thane has directly contacted consumers who received the steam cleaners.
For additional information, contact Thane at (800) 388-4490 anytime, or visit the firms Web site at www.thane.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
