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Medium RiskCPSC
Kitchen & Cookware/Small Appliances

Steamfast Travel Steam Irons Recalled for Fire, Burn, and Shock Hazards

Agency Publication Date: December 14, 2023
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Summary

This recall expansion involves approximately 1.75 million Steamfast Home and Away Travel Steam Irons, including models SF-717, SF-720, and SF-727. The power cord on these irons can become damaged near the base, leading to overheating, sparking, or catching fire, and may expose copper wires. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled irons and register with Vornado to receive a $19.99 refund or a free replacement iron.

Risk

The power cord can overheat and catch fire, while damaged cord bushings can expose internal copper wires, posing a significant shock hazard. Vornado has received 74 reports of incidents involving smoking, sparking, or fire, including two reports of minor electric shocks.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall expansion involves Steamfast brand Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with model numbers SF-717, SF-720, and SF-727.
  2. Identify if your iron is affected by checking for the model number printed on the back of the unit; the brand name "Steamfast" is printed on the front of the white irons.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled irons to prevent potential fire, burn, or electric shock hazards.
  4. Visit the Steamfast recall website at www.steamfast.com/recalls/travelirons to register for a $19.99 refund or a free replacement iron.
  5. For further assistance, contact Vornado toll-free at 866-827-3362 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.vornado.com or www.steamfast.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Refund, Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled irons and visit the Steamfast or Vornado website to register for the recall and receive a refund or a free replacement iron.

Contact: Vornado toll-free at 866-827-3362 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.steamfast.com/recalls/travelirons to start a recall submission. Consumers can also visit www.vornado.com or www.steamfast.com, and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons
Variants: White
Model:
SF-717
SF-720
SF-727
Date Ranges: Sold from January 2009 through September 2023

Model numbers are printed on the back of the irons. "Steamfast" is printed on the white body.

Product Images

Recalled Steamfast Iron Model Side View

Recalled Steamfast Iron Model Side View

Recalled Steamfast Iron Models SF-717, SF-720, and SF-727

Recalled Steamfast Iron Models SF-717, SF-720, and SF-727

Model number on back of recalled Steamfast irons

Model number on back of recalled Steamfast irons

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 24050
Status: Active
Sold By: Walmart; Bed Bath & Beyond; Amazon.com; Vornado.com; Steamfast.com
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 1.75 million (In addition, about 9,000 in Canada) (About 275,000 Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons manufactured before March 2017 were previously recalled in April 2023)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kansas
Contact: Vornado toll-free at 866-827-3362 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.steamfast.com/recalls/travelirons to start a recall submission. Consumers can also visit www.vornado.com or www.steamfast.com, and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: December 14, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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