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For those of us who do not have the energy to unfold a ironing board and advance the iron, a steam boat is a perfect alternative. These clever devices are easy to fill with water and heat in one minute or two, allowing you to quickly smooth the wrinkles. Steam boats may not be as effective as a standard iron, but they do the trick - when theywork properly, This is. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has just published a new warning concerning a popular steam boat which was recalled after 32 burning injuries. Read the rest to find out which device they want you to "stop using it immediately".

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So far this year, a wide range of products has been recalled, including several devices. In June, some fridge and electrolux refrigerators were recalled after a defectiveIce level detector An arm in the ice manufacturer has been discovered. Six additionalrefrigerator models were fired in April, this time by GE aircraft. The freezer handle had the potential to break and install arisk, having already led to 37 injuries by April 14, according to the CPSC.

More recently, U-Line Corporation of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, voluntarily recalled its freezer of integrated 24-inch outdoor convertibles. According to a CPSC opinion, the freezers had the potential to overheat and create afire hazard. On October 13, when the recall was announced, three freezer fires had already been reported.

Now, the CPSC has announced another recall of a device, and this time it affects a steam boat that can be in your closet or laundry room.

On November 3, theCPSC announced that the empowerment brands remember specific steamed boats for black clothes + decker.

The recall includes HGS011, HGS011F and HGS011 models, and you can find this information printed at the bottom of the steam base. The date codes are on the feed sheet, starting with three numbers and ending with ZJ. If your steam boat has a number less than 211, like 102ZJ or 210ZJ, it can be affected, but if it is 211 or more, like 211ZJ or 220ZJ, it is not included in the recall.

Universal product codes (UPC) also correspond to certain models, printed on the side, back and bottom of the packaging. The HGS011F model has an UPC of 0 50875 82840 7; The HGS011 model has an UPC of 0 50875 82839 1; and the HGS011 model has an UPC 0 50875 82838 4.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

The Black + Decker brand name is also printed at the bottom of the steam boats.

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About 518,500 steam boats were distributed between June 2021 and September 2022, at a price between $ 16 and $ 23. They were sold in stores and online in popular retailers such as Walmart, Target and Bed Bath & Beyond, among others, and also available onBlack + Decker website.

They have been drawn due to the risk of potential burns because steam boats "can expel, spray or flee hot water during use, pose a risk of burning for consumers," said the CPSC announcement.

To date, Empower Brands has received a substantial number of incident reports, including 241 hot water reports "expulsion from the steam boat". Thirty-two of these incidents led to burns, two of which were second degree burns.

If you are afraid of having a recalled steam boat, there are a few key indicators that you can check outside the model number and the UPC. The steam came in several colors and measured about 11 inches high and six inches wide, equipped with a large handle.

If you still have the original packaging, you can find a green point at the bottom. If you can't see it, your steam boat is part of the recall. Without the box, you can remove the head from the steam and look on the underside for a "triangular notch" on the plastic seam. If there is no triangle, it is another sign that your steam is part of the recall.

The CPSC asks you to "immediately stop using" recalled steams and directly contact the brands for a free replacement head. You can call the company at 800-990-5298 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central time, Monday to Friday, or send an email to[Protected by e-mail] You can also visit theProduct recall page And register for your replacement room there.