The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·02529·Announced 2002-03-29

Tristar Steam Buggy Deluxe Steamers Recalled for Burn Hazard

Tristar Products is recalling Steam Buggy Deluxe Steamers because the internal hose can detach, causing hot water or steam to escape and burn consumers.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, with 214 consumers sustaining burns to various parts of their bodies, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Tristar Products Inc. is recalling approximately 3,100 Steam Buggy Deluxe Steamers. The recalled steam cleaners are blue plastic, measure about 12 inches long and 8 inches high, and feature a 5.5-foot black steam hose connected to the water reservoir with various cleaning attachments.

The recall is due to a defect where the internal hose connected to the trigger in the handle can detach. This failure allows hot water and/or steam to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Tristar Products have received reports of 305 incidents, 214 of which involved consumers receiving burns to their hands, arms, feet, and body.

The Steam Buggy Deluxe Steamers were sold nationwide by HSN LP (Home Shopping Network) from December 2001 through January 2002 for about $129. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Tristar customer service at (888) 339-4203 for information on how to ship the recalled product for a replacement or refund. Tristar will pay for all shipping charges to return the product.

The recalled product

Product
Steam Buggy™ Deluxe Steamers
Manufacturer
Tristar Products Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
3,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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