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317,000 Steam Irons Recalled Due To Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards
A recall has been issued for a brand of steam irons due to fire, burn, and shock hazards.
About 317,000 Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons and Brookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons sold in the US are subject to the recall by Vornado, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced.
The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard, the CPSC said.
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Recall Issued For 64,300 Vacuum Cleaners That Could Overheat, Catch On Fire
A recall has been issued for more than 64,000 vacuum cleaners because they could overheat and catch on fire.
Bissell announced it is recalling cordless multi-surface wet dry vacuum models 2551, 2551W, and 25519 because the circuit board inside the vacuum’s battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.
A total of 61,000 of the 64,300 vacuum cleaners being recalled were sold in the United States, and the rest in Canada.
Contact Bissell toll-free at 855-417-7001 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, or online at www.bissell.com…
