1.6 million Black & Decker steamers recalled due to burn hazard
The recall affects Black+Decker Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers, which the commission says can expel, spray, or leak hot water during use.
(WHTM) — Empower Brands is offering consumer refunds after recalling 1.6 million Black & Decker garment steamers this week over concerns of burn hazards.
The recall comes as an expansion of a previous recall of more than 500,000 steamers, issued in November 2022. Now, even models that were repaired in response to the November 2022 recall are also being recalled.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall affects Black & Decker Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers, which the commission says can expel, spray, or leak hot water during use.
The recalled steamers were sold in a variety of colors with the name "Black+Decker" located at the base and a large handle. The steamers measure about 11 inches high by 6 inches wide.
Recalled BLACK+DECKER HGS011 Easy Garment Steamer (Photo courtesy U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) 
Recalled BLACK+DECKER HGS011F Easy Garment Steamer (Photo courtesy U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) 
Recalled BLACK+DECKER HGS011S Easy Garment Steamer (Photo courtesy U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
The following model numbers are printed on the bottom and sides of the steamers, the UPC codes are printed on the sides, back, and bottom of the color package.
| Model | UPC |
|---|---|
| HGS011F | 0 50875 82840 7 |
| HGS011S | 0 50875 82839 1 |
| HGS011 | 0 50875 82838 4 |
| HGS011T | 0 50875 00272 2 |
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steamers and contact Empower Brands for a refund.
According to the commission, Empower brand has received 317 reports of hot water expelling from the recalled steamers since the initial recall was announced in November 2022. Among these, were 82 reports of burn injuries including seven second-degree burns.
So far, 94 of the reports, the commission says, involved units that were repaired as part of the original recall or models featuring the updated design. Those reports included 19 burn injuries.
Empower Brands can be reached at (800) 990-5298 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Mondays-Fridays or online at www.prodprotect.com/recall or at Black+Decker product safety recalls.