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Empower Brands Recalls Over 2 Million Black+Decker Steamers Due to Burn Hazards

The recall, significantly expanded from a previous one in 2022, involves all Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers after reports of hot water injuries.

  • Empower Brands has recalled approximately 2 million Black+Decker Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers due to a burn hazard caused by the potential for the steamers to expel, spray, or leak hot water.
  • The recall includes units previously repaired in a November 2022 recall, after receiving 317 reports of hot water expelling from the steamers, including 82 reports of burn injuries.
  • The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that of the 317 incidents, 94 involved steamers that were repaired as part of the original recall or featured an updated design.
  • Customers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled steamers and contact Empower Brands for a full refund.
  • The steamers were sold at major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Amazon, and Bed Bath & Beyond, between June 2021 and February 2024, for between $14 and $23.
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