Product Recall Number: 04-562
Why was Euroflex Monster 55 Multi-surface Steam Cleaner with Attachments recalled?
Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 04-562
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-07-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Euroflex Monster 55 Multi-surface Steam Cleaner with Attachments
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Euroflex Americas Inc., of New York, N.Y. is voluntarily recalling about 22,000 Multi-Surface Steam Cleaners with Attachments. Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Multi-Surface Steam Cleaner with AttachmentsUnits: About 22,000Manufacturer: Euroflex Americas Inc., of New York, N.Y.Hazard: Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: 22 complaints of steam escaping which could burn the user holding steam cleaner. None required medical treatment.Description: Euroflex Monster 55 – 1600-Watt Multi-surface Steam Cleaner with Attachments. The steam cleaner has a red body and black cords and attachments. The word "monster" is written on the side of the steam cleaner.Sold at: QVC television nationwide from February 2004 to March 2004 at $69.Manufactured In: ItalyRemedy: Repair kits are being provided by QVC to the consumer.Consumer Contact: Call QVC Customer Service toll-free at (800) 367-9444 between 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET, seven days per week. Also, call Euroflex toll-free at (888) 896-8786, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Hazard Description: Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 22,000
Incidents: 22 complaints of steam escaping which could burn the user holding steam cleaner. None required medical treatment.
Remedy: Repair kits are being provided by QVC to the consumer.
Sold At: QVC television nationwide from February 2004 to March 2004 at $69.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Euroflex Americas Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Italy
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed