Recalls: Laundry and Fabric Care and Sewing

April 4, 2024 Two Million Black+DeckerĀ® Garment Steamers Recalled by Empower Brands in Major Recall Expansion Due to Burn Hazard; Refund Now Offered

This recall expansion involves all BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers, including those that were repaired as part of the previous recall in November 2022. The steamers were sold in a variety of colors. The name BLACK+DECKER is located at the base of the steamer. The steamer measures about 11 inches high by 6 inches wide, and has a large handle. The model numbers are printed on the bottom of the steamer and on all sides of the color package, and UPC codes are printed on the sides, back and bottom of the color package. Model UPC HGS011F 0 50875 82840 7 HGS011S 0 50875 82839 1 HGS011 0 50875 82838 4 HGS011T 0 50875 00272 2 Read more.


February 8, 2024 Vornado Recalls Two Million Handheld Garment Steamers Due to Serious Burn Hazard

This recall involves three different brands of handheld garment steamers: Steamfast model numbers SF-425, SF-435, SF-440, SF-445, and SF-447; Vornado model number VS-410; and Sharper Image model number SI-428. The recalled steamers were sold in the following colors: SF-435 (white, black, light pink, hot pink, sage green, orange, and teal blue); SF-425, SF-440, SF-445, SI-428, and SF-447 (white); and VS-410 (black). The recalled steamers are handheld electrical appliances which use hot steam emitted from a nozzle to remove wrinkles from clothing and other fabrics. The steamers' brand name appears on the side of each unit and on a label located on the bottom of the steamer. The model number also appears on the label. Read more.


December 14, 2023 Vornado Expands Recall to Include Additional 1.75 Million Steamfast Travel Steam Irons Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards

This recall expansion involves all Steamfast brand Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with model numbers SF-717, SF-720 and SF-727. The model numbers are printed on the back of the irons. Steamfast is printed on the white irons. Read more.


September 7, 2023 Whirlpool Recalls Stacked Commercial Clothes Dryers Sold Under the ADC Brand Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves all ADC brand stacked commercial clothes dryers with a 30 lb. capacity and model number ADG-30X2R or ADG-30X2Ri. Both models were sold in on-premise and coin-operated configurations for multi-unit housing, laundromats, and other facilities that use commercial laundry equipment. Logos and branding may appear differently depending on when the unit was manufactured. The model number for each unit is printed inside near the hinges of the upper door. The ADG-30X2R units were also sold in custom colors other than white to fit location branding. Read more.


July 13, 2023 Electrolux Group Recalls Frigidaire Gas Laundry Centers Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves all Frigidaire Gas Laundry Centers with model numbers FFLG4033QW and FFLG4033QT. The Laundry Centers were sold in white and titanium colors and have "FRIGIDAIRE" written below the dryer door. The serial number is located on a white sticker inside the dryer door, and the following serial numbers are included in this recall: Model Numbers Serial Numbers FFLG4033QWX 4E44114739 through 4E81603034 FFLG4033QTX 4E44308482 through 4E81603380 Read more.


April 27, 2023 Vornado Recalls Steamfast and Brookstone Travel Steam Irons Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards

This recall involves dual voltage Steamfast brand Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with model numbers SF-717, SF-720 and SF-727 and with date codes between January 2008 and March 2017, and Brookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons with model number 606335. The model numbers and the production date codes are printed on the back of the irons. Steamfast or Brookstone are printed on the white irons. The recalled Steamfast and Brookstone irons can also be identified by the length of the cord bushing. The recalled irons have a gray or black cord bushing that extends less than one inch from the enclosure along the power cord. Name Model Numbers Production Date Codes Sold at Stores and Online Steamfast Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with Dual Voltage SF-717 JAN08 through MAR17 or 01/08 and 03/17 Nationwide in US SF-720 JAN08 through MAR17 or 01/08 and 03/17 Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond SF-727 JAN17 only Exclusively at Walmart Brookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons 606335 All Exclusively at Brookstone from 2009 to 2013 Read more.


December 22, 2022 Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Fire Hazard; Software Repair Available

This recall involves several models of Samsung's top-load washers with super speed wash. The washers were sold in white, black, champagne, and ivory colors and include model series WA49B, WA50B, WA51A, WA52A, WA54A, and WA55A. The model and serial numbers are found on the washer's label attached to the inside of the top lid. An additional label is located on the rear of the washer. The following model and serial number ranges are included in the recall: Model Number Serial Number Range WA49B5105AV/US 01J457BT700001W through 01J457BTB00111H WA49B5105AW/US 01J557BT700001J through 01J557BT700010D WA49B5205AW/US 01HH57BT300006X through 01HH57BTB00932W WA50B5100AV/US 01J257BT70001B through 01J257BTB01232B WA50B5100AW/US 01J357BT770001L through 01J357BT700010F WA51A5505AC/US 01HA57BR700003P through 01HA57BTB00346F WA51A5505AV/US 01H257BR600003R through 01H257BTB02018L WA51A5505AW/US 01GY57BR600026P through 01GY57BTB00269W WA52A5500AC/US 01HB57BR700003Y through 01HB57BTB02968X WA52A5500AV/US 01H357BR600006A through 01H357BTB01820Y WA52A5500AW/US 01H457BR600003X through 01H457BTB01503Y WA54A7305AV/US 01H557BR600003P through 01H557BR800650T WA55A7300AE/US 01H057BR600001H through 01H057BTB05872Z WA55A7700AV/US 01H157BR600151Z through 01H157ZT700005K Read more.


December 1, 2022 The Laundress Recalls Laundry Detergent and Household Cleaning Products Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria

This recall involves The Laundress laundry detergent, fabric conditioner and other cleaning products, a complete list of which is available at www.TheLaundressRecall.com, with lot codes beginning with a prefix letter F and the last four digits numbered 9354 or less, H and the last four digits numbered 2262 or less, and T and the last four digits numbered 5264 or less. For a complete list of products, visit www.TheLaundressRecall.com. All products have "The Laundress - New York" printed at the top of the label. The Laundress is recalling all products manufactured at the affected facility through September 2022. Read more.


May 26, 2021 HSN Recalls 5.4 Million Handheld Clothing Steamers Due to Serious Burn Hazard

This recall involves Joy/JM-branded My Little Steamer and My Little Steamer Go Mini handheld clothing steamers. The steamers are handheld electrical appliances (120V, 60Hz, 900w), which use hot steam, emitted from a nozzle head to remove wrinkles from garments and other fabrics. The steamers were sold in two sizes: the standard (or deluxe) full-size My Little Steamer or the compact-size My Little Steamer Go Mini. The steamers were sold individually or in combination sets in a variety of colors, including black, white, red, purple, and teal. Recalled models have either a flat or triangular steamer head, and the name of the product is printed on the side of the unit. Read more.


November 4, 2016 Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Risk of Impact Injuries

This recall involves 34 models of Samsung top-load washing machines. The washing machines have mid-controls or rear-controls. Model numbers and serial information can be found on two labels affixed to the back of the machine. The following model numbers are included in the recall depending on the serial number. Consumers should check with Samsung to see if their washer is recalled. Models WA40J3000AW/A2 WA45H7000AP/A2 WA45H7000AW/A2 WA45H7200AW/A2 WA45K7600AW/A2 WA45K7100AW/A2 WA48H7400AW/A2 WA48J7700AW/A2 WA48J7770AP/A2 WA48J7770AW/A2 WA50K8600AV/A2 WA50K8600AW/A2 WA52J8700AP/A2 WA52J8700AW/A2 WA400PJHDWR/AA WA422PRHDWR/AA WA456DRHDSU/AA WA456DRHDWR/AA WA476DSHASU/A1 WA476DSHAWR/A1 WA484DSHASU/A1 WA484DSHAWR/A1 WA48H7400AP/A2 WA50F9A6DSW/A2 WA50F9A7DSP/A2 WA50F9A7DSW/A2 WA50F9A8DSP/A2 WA50F9A8DSW/A2 WA52J8060AW/A2 WA5451ANW/XAA WA5471ABP/XAA WA5471ABW/XAA WA56H9000AP/A2 WA56H9000AW/A2 Read more.