CPSC recall 09-279, announced July 16, 2009, covers H2O Mop Steam Cleaners (about 580,000 units). The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 10 incident reports. The company is no longer in business and the remedy is no longer available.
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Affected model numbers
This recall only includes H2O Mops with the following reference numbers printed on the label on the back of the product: 200709198 to 200803148 or H20M1000 to M-H20M1198.
Which products are included?
The H2O Mop is an electrically-powered appliance for cleaning a variety of floor surfaces that uses microfiber or disposable cloths on a cleaning head through which steam is dispersed. H2O Mops are white with a purple water tank with the "H2O" and "M" symbol printed on the top of the cleaning head. The model numbers of affected units are 808.092 and OEM-TV-001. This recall only includes H2O Mops with the following reference numbers printed on the label on the back of the product: 200709198 to 200803148 or H20M1000 to M-H20M1198.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Thane has received 10 reports of incidents involving shock injuries and eight reports of incidents involving burn injuries.
Official remedy
The company is no longer in business and the remedy is no longer available. Please destroy and discard this recalled product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- H2O Mop
- Product type
- Steam cleaners
- Recall number
- 09-279
- Units
- About 580,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Directly to consumers by Thane through television infomercials; on the Web at www.thane.com; by QVC, through its televised shopping program; and by retailers nationwide from June 2007 through December 2008 for about $100.
- Distributor
- Thane International, Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.
H2O Mop Steam Cleaners
CPSC product type: Cleaners/Cleaning Products
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