Empower Brands Recalls Over 2 Million Black+Decker Garment Steamers
Empower Brands is recalling more than two million Black+Decker Easy Garment Steamers sold nationwide after hearing from dozens of people scalded by spewing hot water instead of steam from the products.
The recall announced on Thursday includes steamers already repaired as part of a prior recall in November 2022, according to the notice posted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recalled steamers were sold at retailers including Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart and online from June 2021 through February 2024 for between $14 and $23.
Manufactured in China, the recall involves all Black+Decker Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers. All have one of the following four model numbers printed on the bottom: 0 50875 82840 7, 0 50875 82839 1, 0 50875 82838 4 and 0 50875 00272 2.
People with the steamers are urged to stop using them and to contact Empower Brands for a full refund.
The company can be reached at 800-990-5298 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday to Friday. For inquiries, contact them via email at [email protected] or visit www.prodprotect.com/recall.
Following a recent development, the recall has been expanded, occurring within a span of less than two months after Vornado recalled two million garment steamers.
HSN, previously known as Home Shopping Network, faced consequences in November when they were fined $16 million for delaying the disclosure of a similar defect found in 5.4 million steamers that were recalled in May of 2021. The company had received numerous complaints over the years regarding leaks and water spewing, resulting in over 100 burn injuries.
