Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 08601. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steam cleaners and contact Thane to receive a $30 coupon for the purchase of another Thane product, or to receive a free replacement steam cleaner. Thane has directly contacted consumers who received the steam cleaners.
CPSC recall 08601 has the recall date 20 Aug 2008. The notice names the firm Thane International. The recall has about 134,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Burn. CPSC gives the product type Steamers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Thane has received 27 reports of burn injuries to consumers' hands and fingers. |
|---|---|
| Units | 134,000 |
| Description | The recalled portable handheld steam cleaners are white and dark gray. "H20" and "M" are printed on the steam cleaners. Model number YQ3888 and the "produce code" are printed on a label on the underside of the units. This recall only includes steam cleaners with "produce codes" from 071025 through 080324. |
| Product | H20 Portable Handheld Steam Cleaners, About 134,000, Steamers |
| Sold at | Television infomercials nationwide and at www.thane.com and shipped to consumers from December 2007 through May 2008. |
| Importer | Thane International Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 134,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 14%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Steamers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Thane International
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2009 | Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Shock and Burn Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08601The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08601. https://recallregister.com/product/4627-steam-cleaners-recalled-by-thane-international-due-to-burn-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08601 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Thane has received 27 reports of burn injuries to consumers' hands and fingers.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Television infomercials nationwide and at www.thane.com and shipped to consumers from December 2007 through May 2008.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08601?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 134,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China