Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Shock and Burn Hazards

The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 09279
Affected scope: About 580,000

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

Thane International, Inc., of La Quinta, Calif. recalled The H2O Mop is an electrically-powered appliance for cleaning a variety of floor surfaces….

Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Shock and Burn Hazards was recalled by Thane International, Inc., of La Quinta, Calif. in July 16, 2009. Reason: The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: The company is no longer in business and the remedy is no longer available. Please destro…. Verify recall #09279 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Thane International, Inc., of La Quinta, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers..

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agency class: July 16, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09279 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

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.

Reason for recall

The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

The company is no longer in business and the remedy is no longer available. Please destroy and discard this recalled product.

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	09279
Date reported	July 16, 2009
Date initiated	July 16, 2009
Recalling firm	Thane International, Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.
Affected scope	About 580,000
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

The company is no longer in business and the remedy is no longer available. Please destroy and discard this recalled product.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

The company is no longer in business and the remedy is no longer available. Please destroy and discard this recalled product.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 16, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09279.

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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