J.C. Penney electric Garment Steamer
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J.C. Penney is recalling an electric Garment Steamer, model JCP Lot Number 784-1008, because the locking mechanism on the fill plug can break during use. When this happens, the fill plug can pop out, exposing users to hot water and steam that can cause burns. The company received reports of four incidents involving five burn injuries to consumers' hands, arms, faces, and other body parts. These injuries were first and/or second degree burns. The steamers were sold in J.C. Penney department stores beginning in August 1989, with approximately 1,100 units sold to consumers.
According to the recall notice, consumers should return the Garment Steamer to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund of the purchase price.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Burn - Not Fire-Related
January 18, 1990 Release # 90-029 J.C. Penney Recalls Garment Steamer WASHINGTON, D.C.--In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the J.C. Penney Company, Inc., of Dallas, Texas, is recalling the electric Garment Steamer, JCP Lot Number 784-1008, because the locking mechanism on the fill plug can be broken during use. As a result, the fill plug can pop out causing the user to be burned by the hot water and steam. CPSC was informed of this unsafe product by J.C. Penney when consumers reported incidents of burn injuries to the company. The company reports four incidents which involved five injuries of first and/or second degree burns about the hands, arms, face and/or other parts of the body. The item was sold in J.C. Penney department stores since August, 1989. Approximately, 1,100 garment steamers were sold to consumers. Consumers should return the Garment Steamer to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund of the purchase price
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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