Spectrum Brands 2022-11-03 Other serious CPSC
Other · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-23034
BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers Recall
Issued November 3, 2022 · Spectrum Brands · 518,500 units affected
In November 2022, Spectrum Brands recalled the BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers, a serious other recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The steamers can expel, spray or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Spectrum Brands to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers and contact Empower Brands to receive a free replacement upper assembly for their steamer.
Recall details
- Brand
- Spectrum Brands
- Category
- Other
- Recall date
- November 3, 2022
- Units affected
- 518,500
- Sold at
- Walmart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores nationwide, including online at www.walmart.com, www.target.com, www.bedbathandbeyond.com and www.blackanddeckerappliances.com from June 2021 through September 2022 for between $16 and $23.
- Recall number
- CPSC-23034
- Made in
- China
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Spectrum Brands has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 315 Other recalls in our database.
- 518,500 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 253 US households.
- This is the 30th Other recall we've logged in 2022.