The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·88105·Announced 1988-11-28

Simac VaporSimac Steam Irons Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Simac S.P.A. is recalling approximately 10,000 VaporSimac steam irons sold nationwide from 1985 to 1987 due to reports of fire and burn injuries.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect leading to fire and a reported burn injury, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury reports or structural vehicle/product defects).

Plain-English summary

Simac S.P.A. is voluntarily recalling approximately 10,000 VaporSimac steam irons in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was initiated because the irons have been associated with at least seven incidents of fire, including one burn injury. The product is a steam iron advertised as having professional features, featuring a separate transparent plastic cold water reservoir and a three-prong plug. It was designed to operate both vertically and horizontally and retailed for approximately $100.

The affected irons were sold nationwide between 1985 and 1987 through major department stores and sewing specialty stores. Owners are advised to immediately stop using the product. To obtain a full refund, consumers should return the iron to Electra Craft at 250 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102. The company will reimburse postage costs. For further information, consumers may call 1-800-223-1898.

The recalled product

Product
VaporSimac irons
Manufacturer
Simac S.P.A.
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing Irons
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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