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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 317,000 (In addition, about 5,000 in Canada) units
Recall No. 23-189 Published April 27, 2023

Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons and Brookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons

The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard. sold at Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Vornado.com, Steamfast.com, and other online retailers from January 2009 – May 2018 for $13 to $30.

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Recalled Steamfast Iron Model SF-717 with bushing
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Recalled Steamfast Iron Model SF-717 with bushing

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Affected model numbers
SF-717 SF-720 SF-727

Why it was recalled

The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard.

50
Incident reports to the firm
0
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports

Vornado has received 50 reports of incidents, including 38 reports of the iron's power cord smoking, sparking, burning or other signs of overheating and 12 reports of cord damage. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled irons and visit the Steamfast or Vornado website to register for the recall and receive a refund of $19.99.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 317,000 (In addition, about 5,000 in Canada)
Made inChina
Sold atWalmart, Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Vornado.com, Steamfast.com, and other online retailers
Sales periodJanuary 2009 – May 2018
Price$13 to $30

How to reach the firm

Phone
866-827-3362
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www

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