March
9, 2004
Name
of Product: Steam
Buggy Deluxe
Units:
5,000
Manufacturer:
Tristar
Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
Hazard:
Hot water
and steam can escape from the steam cleaner’s handle and inner hose, posing a
burn hazard to consumers.
Description: The recalled steam cleaner
is blue plastic and measures about 12-inches long and 8-inches high. The
5.5-foot steam hose connects to the water reservoir and is sold with various
cleaning attachments. Prior Recall: In March 2002, CPSC and Tristar recalled
the Steam Buggy Deluxe to repair the internal hose connection. This recall only
includes the revised design steam buggys.
Sold
by: HSN LLP
(Home Shopping Network) from June 2002 through September 2002 for about $129.
Also, shipped as replacement units to consumers in the earlier recall between
April and September 2002.
Manufactured
In: Taiwan
Remedy:
Consumers
who experience a burst hose should stop using the steam cleaner and contact
Tristar for information on how to return the product for a replacement or
refund.
Consumer Contact: Call Tristar toll-free at (800) 649-2297 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email the firm at help@productsontv.tv