This recall involves Joy/JM-branded My Little Steamer and My Little Steamer Go Mini handheld clothing steamers. The steamers are handheld electrical appliances (120V, 60Hz, 900w), which use hot steam, emitted from a nozzle head to remove wrinkles from garments and other fabrics.
The steamers were sold in two sizes: the standard (or deluxe) full-size My Little Steamer or the compact-size My Little Steamer Go Mini. The steamers were sold individually or in combination sets in a variety of colors, including black, white, red, purple, and teal. Recalled models have either a flat or triangular steamer head, and the name of the product is printed on the side of the unit.
Name of product:
Joy/JM-branded My Little Steamer® and My Little Steamer® Go Mini
Hazard:
The recalled clothing steamers can expel, spray, or leak hot water during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
Recall date:
May 26, 2021
Units:
About 5.4 million (In addition, 14,300 were distributed in Canada)
Remedy:
Refund
Incidents/Injuries:
HSN has received 227 reports of hot water spraying or leaking from the steamers, including 106 reports of burn injuries. These reports include eight reports of second-degree burns and six reports of third-degree burns.
Sold at:
Online at HSN.com and on the HSN television network. They were also sold in-stores nationwide, or online at various retailers, including Amazon, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart, and Lowes from January 2002 through December 2020 for between $10 and $30 individually and between $20 and $50 in combination sets.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
21-138
Source: CSPC