Clothes Steamer Recall Now Includes More Than 2 Million Products Due to Burn Risk

More than two million garment steamers have been recalled nationwide due to reports that the appliance can emit hot water during use, posing a potential burn hazard to consumers, according to a release by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

This is an expansion on a previous recall involving all Black + Decker Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers, which were initially recalled in November 2022.

The recalled steamer measures about 11 inches tall by 6 inches wide. The model numbers are printed on the bottom of the steamer and on all sides of the package, and UPC codes are printed on the sides, back, and bottom of the color package. The following models were included in the recall:

To date, there have been 317 reports of hot water expelling from the recalled steamers, with 94 involving units that were repaired as part of the original recall or models featuring the updated design. So far, there have been 82 incidents of burn injuries, seven of which were second-degree burns.

The recalled steamers were sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, and other stores nationwide. Per the CPSC, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garment steamers and contact Empower Brands to receive a full refund.