Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons and Brookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons
CPSC Recall #23-189 — April 27, 2023
Product
Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons and Brookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons
Description
This recall involves dual voltage Steamfast brand Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with model numbers SF-717, SF-720 and SF-727 and with date codes between January 2008 and March 2017, and Brookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons with model number 606335. The model numbers and the production date codes are printed on the back of the irons. Steamfast or Brookstone are printed on the white irons.The recalled Steamfast and Brookstone irons can also be identified by the length of the cord bushing. The recalled irons have a gray or black cord bushing that extends less than one inch from the enclosure along the power cord. NameModel NumbersProduction Date CodesSold at Stores and OnlineSteamfast Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with Dual VoltageSF-717JAN08 through MAR17 or 01/08 and 03/17Nationwide in US SF-720JAN08 through MAR17 or 01/08 and 03/17Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond SF-727JAN17 onlyExclusively at WalmartBrookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons606335AllExclusively at Brookstone from 2009 to 2013
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 317,000 (In addition, about 5,000 in Canada)
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 through May 2018 and Brookstone between 2009 and 2013 for between $13 and $30.
Importer
Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kansas and Brookstone Inc., of Merrimack, New Hampshire
Manufactured In
China