Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard

Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 08601
Affected scope: About 134,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recalled portable handheld steam cleaners are white and dark gray. "H20" and "M" are ….

Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 20, 2008. Reason: Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steam cleaners and contact Thane to …. Verify recall #08601 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers..

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agency class: August 20, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08601 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 - 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

The recalled portable handheld steam cleaners are white and dark gray. "H20" and "M" are printed on the steam cleaners. Model number YQ3888 and the "produce code" are printed on a label on the underside of the units. This recall only includes steam cleaners with "produce codes" from 071025 through 080324.

Reason for recall

Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steam cleaners and contact Thane to receive a $30 coupon for the purchase of another Thane product, or to receive a free replacement steam cleaner. Thane has directly contacted consumers who received the steam cleaners.

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	08601
Date reported	August 20, 2008
Date initiated	August 20, 2008
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 134,000
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

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steam cleaners and contact Thane to receive a $30 coupon for the purchase of…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 20, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08601.

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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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