Empower Brands received 241 reports of hot water expelling from the steamer, including 32 reports of burn injuries, two of which were second-degree burns.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled model HGS011 HGS011F and HGS011S Easy Garment Steamers and contact Empower Brands to receive a free replacement upper assembly for their steamer.
The steamers were sold in a variety of colors for between $16 and $23 from June 2021 through September retail stores nationwide or online retailers, including Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and Walmart. The model numbers are printed on the bottom of the steamer.
Contact Empower Brands at 800-990-5298, email hgsrecall@brandprotectplus.com or online at www.prodprotect.com/recall or www.blackanddeckerappliances.com and click on “Safety Notices” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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