CPSC, Euroflex Americas Inc., and QVC Announce Recall of Steam Cleaners

Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 04562
Affected scope: About 22,000

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CPSC, Euroflex Americas Inc., and QVC Announce Recall of Steam Cleaners was recalled by Euroflex Americas Inc., of New York, N.y. in July 6, 2004. Reason: Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing…. Remedy: Repair kits are being provided by QVC to the consumer.. Verify recall #04562 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Euroflex Americas Inc., of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing….

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agency class: July 6, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04562 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

Euroflex Monster 55 – 1600-Watt Multi-surface Steam Cleaner with Attachments. The steam cleaner has a red body and black cords and attachments. The word "monster" is written on the side of the steam cleaner.

Reason for recall

Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Repair kits are being provided by QVC to the consumer.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	04562
Date reported	July 6, 2004
Date initiated	July 6, 2004
Recalling firm	Euroflex Americas Inc., of New York, N.y.
Affected scope	About 22,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Repair kits are being provided by QVC to the consumer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Repair kits are being provided by QVC to the consumer.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 6, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04562.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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