CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers.
Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
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.
Required Consumer Action
The company is no longer in business and the remedy is no longer available. Please destroy and discard this recalled product.
Recall Details
Sold At
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.
Injuries
Thane has received 10 reports of incidents involving shock injuries and eight reports of incidents involving burn injuries.
Recall Number
09279
Product Information
Product Name
H2O Mop Steam Cleaners
Product Type
Cleaners/Cleaning Products
Number of Units
About 580,000
Distributed By
Thane International, Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.
Manufactured In
China